Browsing All Posts By Swapna Mitter
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Photography for a cause
A young Singaporean photographer is doing her bit for conservation of nature, including spending a couple of weeks at an orangutan orphanage in Borneo. Meeting C S Ling ...
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Historic flights
He was only 17 when he boarded the first Boeing 747 aircraft. His wife and daughter joined him 38 years later as he flew the historic A 380 ...
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Block Talk
Diwali musings
Another Diwali has come and gone. Growing up in India, Diwali always symbolised the end of festive season. Well there was still ‘bhai phota’ or ‘bhai duj’ which falls a ...
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The grim reality for children with HIV
An absolute helpless and scary scenario awaited these innocent lives. The statistics were scary, the reality harsher. Two decades later, I’m still haunted by this story… wonder if ...
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The inimitable Shammi Kapoor
I can proudly say I was once reprimanded by the late Shammi Kapoor. Because I was 10 minutes early for my interview with him. Hailing from the first ...
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The lowdown on Mycoplasma
Mycoplasma is one of the most common ailments that affects children and young adults. I spoke to several doctors and to those who have suffered to find out ...
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The Godrej family: A class apart
Here’s a glimpse into one of India’s foremost business families. Savvy, polite, articulate – each member of the Godrej clan was a delight to talk to, including those who ...
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Block Talk
And so it began
This is the space which we treat as our own little blog spot. A place to unwind, unburden, un-Block. Where we share our thoughts on anything. Sometimes personal, often ...
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About Swapna
Me… a name I call myself
Let’s start with the very basics: I love to play around with words (as well as play word games), phrases, expressions, even cliches. Isn’t it fun that while ...
