Lat year I took Grab Hitch, the social carpooling service to commute. This year, wen the Corona Virus outbreak hit, I wondered if I would be welcome. But I learnt an important lesson – when you make a connection with people, you can choose friendship over fear.
For writers of the Indian diaspora, it is easy to get pulled into writing exotic ethnic click-bait with an overdose of mangoes, masala and monsoon. But while imitation is cheap, there is no substitute for authenticity.
A long wait at a bus stop reveals that growing up (aka growing old) has its advantages.
