In 1974 while still studying for my post-grads in English in the Punjab University in Chandigarh, over the Diwali holiday break I had headed off to Delhi to spend a couple of days with my elder sister.  On an evening at a party in her house I got into a long...

Prefaced with an advance apology to Johnny.  Have taken some literary licence.  Absolutely no offence meant! This was probably in 1978 while I was the SD (Sena Dorai = Assistant Superintendent) on Panniar.  Abid had been transferred to Wallardie Estate in Vandiperiyar...

Situated on one extremity of the High Ranges, Panniar Estate also abutted the area which is known as the Cardamom Hills, the name being self explanatory , it being the prime cardamom growing region in Kerala.  Likely on account of its physical location, Panniar had...

Prefaced with an advance apology to Mac.  Have taken some literary licence.  Absolutely no offence meant! In 1983, I had been transferred from Dhoedaam to Rajah Ali Estate, located not very far from the OIL establishment township of Duliajan.  My posting to Rajah Ali...