I arrived in Bhopal a week ago now, on Thursday, and just settled myself in. I got my room ready and met up with Maude who took me into New Market where I could purchase a few things that were needed. It was such a culture shock. I have been to other parts of India […]
On the matter of working at the clinic, the staff of Sambhavna express very similar feelings. “Working in a social organisation you have a completely different relationship with those who come for care. And in a non-hierarchical workplace you also have a different relationship with your co-workers,” says Biju. Ritesh, another of the community health […]
The disaster in Bhopal is not an isolated event. Workers and communities are routinely poisoned all over the world. Reduction and eventual elimination of hazardous chemicals from the planet and our daily lives is the only solution to the growing number of slow and silent Bhopals in our midst. Until this happens, the safety of […]
I’m becoming obsessed. About a few things actually. Having clean feet, obtaining a weekly fix of chocolate, how to perfect the art of making French Toast on a hot plate and making the perfect coffee with limited ingredients (real coffee would be a good start). I am also becoming obsessed with Bhopal, for which I […]
