Frames of Reference

Every Frame Evokes a Memory, and Every Memory is Worth Sharing

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I am a sixty something naturalized American citizen originally from Hyderabad, India. In no particular order, I am a passionate fan of arts and literature, politics, technology, hindi movies, gazals, and all things related to the lives of the Indian diaspora.

Category: Memories

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  • Lost in Translation, Found in Bollywood!

    The year was 1973, and the place was Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. Our family had just moved from Hyderabad to Gwalior. My admission to the Kendriya Vidyalaya was almost in jeopardy due to my poor performance in Hindi during the admission interview. The principal Mr. Kulsreshtha took a chance with me as I fared better in…