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Raju Tai's avatar

I know there is no such thing as a uniquely Indian essay. But this is a uniquely Indian essay. How beautifully it is woven together.

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Roshni's avatar

There is such a thing as a uniquely Raju comment and this is a fine example of it ! thank you

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Sanobar Sabah's avatar

Yaar! Tum dil torti ho, jorti ho aur aanhein bharwati ho! I read this essay before but this time, you took me back to my childhood days in Mumbai when we would have a Sehriwala wake people up for sehri. The days when we sent eid treats to our neighbours and when it was welcomed with a smile - the dishes never returned empty. Noone was afraid of being mobbed! Kaash wapas jaa sktey...

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Roshni's avatar

Hai Sanobar ! I think this is about missing diversity in places too. I miss being a small spot in a soothing neighbourhood soaked in gentle markers of faith.

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Samira's avatar

Your essays are meant to be saved and savoured Roshni! Such a beautiful narration.

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Roshni's avatar

Samira, So grateful for this encouragement 🤗

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Nidhi Arora's avatar

Such an atmospheric piece. You take us right there, with you, starng at the Sehriwala. Wow!

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Roshni's avatar

Nidhi!!!! Thanks

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Shifra Clara Wasserstein's avatar

You have such an incredible way of sharing a scene, you completely took me into your story 😍 I deeply appreciate your writing 🙏

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Roshni's avatar

Thank you Shifra! How beautiful is your appreciation and encouragement. Thank you

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Shifra Clara Wasserstein's avatar

I appreciate deeply your warm feedback

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Ayush's avatar

This is lovely :)

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Roshni's avatar

Thank you Ayush

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Natasha Badhwar's avatar

Beautiful and evocative!

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Roshni's avatar

Thank you Natasha

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Not The Wife Material's avatar

Bahut sundar!!!🤣

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Lit Khabari's avatar

Hey Roshni, this is an incredible piece. Thoroughly engaging and beautiful!

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Roshni's avatar

Thankkk you!

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Deepti's avatar

A beautiful essay

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this is more better only's avatar

This is so lovely. I want to read it again and again. Thank you for sharing this Roshni!

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Roshni's avatar

Thank you Dhwani !

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Noirtanki's avatar

Kya samaa bandha hai 👑

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Roshni's avatar

Ye tho kamaal hai -- that whole season was about the Samaa only ! Thanks Nishi

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