Monthly Archives: May 2012

THE PUNJAB – A MORNING REVERIE

He awoke with the sun already up and hot, his eyes rested on the segment of light coming through the closed shutters as his mind ranged to absorb the reality of a new day. Yesterday it had been mildly warm … Continue reading

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THE UNION MEETING

‘Will you take the union meeting tomorrow?’ Said Bill Andrews, ‘I have something to do at Morgah. There’s only one item on the agenda that needs a decision; any other points coming up, you can defer for consideration.’ Neither he … Continue reading

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A CRASH AT DELHI

The leg from Delhi to Calcutta was 800 miles or so and, as such, considered to be a mere stroll along the route. They had arrived at Delhi yesterday and were preparing for an early departure for Calcutta the following … Continue reading

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ABBOTABAD AND THE MILITARY

That year Charlie and he had planned to have their annual holiday together walking in The Himalaya region. It was Charlie who had insisted on getting down to details, which B preferred to leave behind at work. His inclination was … Continue reading

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RAMADAN IN THE PUNJAB

It was the Muslim period of fasting called Ramadan at that time which lasted for a lunar month and ended with the celebration of Id al Fitr. Believers are forbidden to let food or water pass their lips between the … Continue reading

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