• Serving the Next Generation

    [Picture] Here are some of sentiments expressed at the last writing workshop in Ranchi: The important thing is that if we don’t write down the stories of our grandfathers and grandmothers. Which might...

  • Preserving our Heritage

    [Picture] The old jail in Ranchi, where the freedom fighter, Birsa Munda, was imprisoned and died. While his story is being remembered and rejuvinated , in 2016 I found this historic sight forgotten...

  • Writer's workshop

    My most recent visit to Ranchi in Jharkhand, India was the most inspiring of visits. Having completed my book, I still have to write my conclusion. I wanted to wait till after this visit because I would...

  • Time Pass Kiya (conversing)

    My visit to India has been most enriching. This is the best kind of tourism: to stay in one place and talk and listen to people. My Hindi is getting better with each visit. Though my collection of books...

  • Highlights

    Here is a summary of the trip and some of my favorite pictures along the way. In many ways I wasn't sure why I was going on this trip. Initially I had wanted to take my kids before their lives got too...