Shivam, a young boy, carried an air of arrogance around him. Polite phrases like “please,” “sorry,” and “thank you” were foreign to him. He had an entitled demeanour, expecting respect while showing none to others, especially his elders. Despite relentless efforts by his parents and teachers to mend his ways, his behaviour remained stubbornly unchanged. …
Have you ever wondered why some of us are compelled to say some variation of “Bless you” after a person sneezes? Is it because good manners dictate you to do so? Be it a nasal explosion or a tiny achoo but then no sneeze is complete without a “Bless you”! It’s like a knee-jerk reaction …
On a recent day, as I waited at a traffic signal for the lights to change, I observed a gathering of blind men and women confidently navigating the opposite side of the road, guided by a sighted woman who held their white canes. This sight prompted me to reflect on the experience of prolonged blindness. …