Monthly Archives: April 2014

Violence in the Village

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Harsh Singh Lohit

I recollect the threat of lurking violence when I visited the village as a child through the Seventies. My grandmother protected this city kid by dictat to sundry country cousins; she knew the village community had a lot not going for … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Faridabad, Mangar Bani, Mangar Village, village community | 3 Comments

Vasanta Ritu, Spring in my Step

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Harsh Singh Lohit

The Indian Spring – Basant Ritu – is upon us from the 23rd of March, and the flowers are in full bloom. Another winter – Shishir Ritu – has been wistfully bid adieu as we gird up for the onslaught of heat – … Continue reading →

Posted in A Day in The Life, Bullocks, Crops, Rural Village Life | 1 Comment