Guwahati, known as the Gateway of North-East India, is the Heart of Assam. It shows a  sprinkle of westernization intertwined with its cultural serenity. These two aspects, when  brought together in an event, would appeal to both younger and older generations.  Moreover, it would provide us with an opportunity to showcase not only Assam’s, but the  culture and traditions of the states which form the North-East as a whole to our kids and  beloved visitors, who I would like to believe will be coming from throughout India as it would  be an opportunity for them to witness the cultural diversity of our region, which is otherwise  confined in books and only read about.  

I envision a similar spectacle that I witnessed back in those days - it would definitely be inspired by the Surajkund mela. The very same spot with its raw tribal-some beauty and the rugged terrain with its adventurous flair - certainly a shopping experience with a cardio twist. 

I took my phone out, tried to put up the veneer of indifference, when my Ma ‘stated’, “We will have to leave for catching up with some of our batchmates once we reach Shantiniketan.” There was an awkward silence. I could intuitively sense her staring at me for an answer. 

In the Nimar region of Madhya Pradesh,

breathes my city- Khandwa

which has footprints 

of an old town, 

fading slowly within the boots 

of today's time.