A Thousand Splendid Suns

Following on the narrative of The Kite Runner, this second book is again outstanding. The two boys in the former have now been replaced by two women, and the master storyteller, Khaled Hosseini, never falters to draw me into their lives. I feel the helplessness, the hopelessness, the claustrophobia that both of them go through. But, finally, the sacrifices do not go in vain and I loved the ending of the book. I was easily transported to Afghanistan this time since I had visited Kabul not so long ago with Aamir and Hasan. The two books could be combined into a new whole. Here's to the Strength of Women!

Durga Puja

The five days have come and gone and as always, its the anticipation that was more exciting. Pandal hopping was a little low key, thanks to the jihadis. But the goddess never fails to enthuse me with the spirit of inner strength and optimism. Ten hands is what I require and maybe ten heads.
Got some pics of the puja which I will upload soon, so keep viewing!!!