ANOU’S BLOG
the boy in the red shirt
I would like to share two small almost negligible incidents that happened yesterday.While showing the project to a visitor we stopped by our tiny Govindpuri primary centre. The room was so tiny that some of us remained outside where a bunch of young lads sat...
only a matter a of degree
The recent imbroglio over the issuing of degrees to students of India's prime medical school is a tragic reminder of the prevailing state of affairs in this country. The drama recently enacted on the streets and in front of cameras had shades of both Kafka and Marx...
whose reponsibility is it anyway
Very often in the nightmare that Delhi traffic has become, one can see ambulances flashing their lights and blaring their sirens to no avail. Many times other vehicles could slow down and move aside and give them way but somehow they don't. The ambulance just has to...
give me a wet one!
The last few posts have been grim and and bleak so I thought that one needed to share some happy times, and no one can compete with our dear Popples when it comes adding a ray of sunshine to one's life.After almost two years Utpal came home for his Rakhi break. Home...
startling statistics
A report based on government data for the period 1994 - 2004 reveals the startling fact that over 800 million people or 75% of India's population lives on a per capita income of less than 2o rs a day. The report goes on to say that a person whose consumption is less...
feudal atavism
Many incidents of incomprehensible and inhuman rage made the headlines in recent days. On each occasion I held on to my urge to react as I felt that my words would have no or little effect. However the pictures aired yesterday on all leading channels broke my...
another miracle
Our lohar friends have always held a special place in our hearts. We have known them for over 7 years and have been impressed by their wise ways and their humane qualities more than once.In the last few months we saw a sharp decile in the number of children attending...
an incredible night
Welcome to the why women centre!Though the why women centre was born out of necessity it truly came alive last night when Firdaush our energetic volunteer from Paris decided to spend a night with the girls. It was a fun filled night but one where plans were made,...
the (mis)rule of law
Champa may soon lose her home, one she has lived in since she was a very tiny girl. Champa lives at the ill famed transit camp with her mother who works in homes as a maid.For the past few days Champa has not been able to comprehend why her mom has not gone to work....
the three wise volunteers of pwhy
One of the biggest asset of pwhy has been its band of volunteers. They have come from every corner of the planet and each one has left his or her mark. This summer we were truly spoilt as we had not one, not two but three superb volunteers: Lucy, Xiong and Firdaush.At...
slain not fed
The recent spat between a young athlete's coach and his mother has led to a child's future being held to ransom. It is true that in Budhia's case a solution will be found as he he is a media celebrity but the whole issue opens up a disturbing debate.In an answer to a...
to hear or not to hear
R and S are hearing impaired. R is 19 and S 14. They are both students of our special section and are real live wires. In the last years they have learnt many things from tailoring to cooking, from paper craft to weaving. R is a talented artist and S can cut and...