From here and there.

(a) The Delhi dust storms.

The day has been hot but manageable but the famed dust storms have begun. In fact, today's was the first of the season. Wonder how much of muck gets into one's system in the process? But anyone in Delhi gets ruggedised by the harshness of the weather out here and I'm no exception. I've no cribs at all because there are so many unfortunate people, without adequate shelter or protective clothing who brave these vagaries without even giving them a second thought. May God give them the strength to tide over the difficulties!

(b) Unsafe Delhi

Yet another case of rape last night. A 25 year old model, after her shoot, caught an autorikshaw to travel from Faridabad to Badarpur around 2200h. Enroute, the driver alongwith two of his friends who'd hopped on midway, ravaged the poor girl. Why does this happen again and again? And why did the young lady have to travel alone at that time of the night, when she must have been aware of the perils? The guys need to be castrated as per 'Shariat law' according to me.

Tailpiece.

1. Radhakrishnan, my classmate, has rejoined our classgroups and thankfully, he has understood my viewpoint after a mail that I'd sent him.

2. Supriya's father has had the corrective surgery done on him and things are under control. He should be out of the ICU after 24h of intense observation, which is the usual procedure.