I am neither a Bengali nor am I from Delhi's St Stephen's. I am an Allahabad boy. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes allahabad bengali boy
It is in the genes of cities to bounce back from disasters - whether natural or man made. The denizens of suburbia have no choice but to survive and move on. But it is the manner in which different cities respond to emergencies that sets them apart. Vikas Swarup backbouncechoice share on social
Knowledge is not just the preserve of the educated elite. Just because someone has not had a formal education, that does not mean he does not have wisdom and common sense. Vikas Swarup commoneducateeducation Change image and share on social
Mumbai may not be my city. But it is my kind of city. Vikas Swarup citykindmumbai Change image and share on social
We even had a different word for Christmas in my language, Bengali: Baradin, which literally meant 'big day.' Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni baradinbengalibig Change image and share on social
I think mobility is very important, not only to discover opportunities elsewhere but at times, also to appreciate better what your home town has. Allahabad, for instance, has the feel of a small, tightly-knit community where everyone participates. Vikas Swarup allahabadcommunitydiscover share on social
My first career ambitions involved turning into a boy; I intended to be either a railway guard or a knight errant. Hilary Mantel ambitionboycareer Change image and share on social
