Scattered Fates - a novel on the second partition of India

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  ‘So what do you think of them?’ Naga asked as he pulled out of the parking lot, an hour later.

  ‘They were very sweet. I really liked Ruby.’

  ‘What about Mathew?’

  ‘He is a very funny guy. I did not get most of his jokes, only the one about your mustache was hilarious.’

  ‘He is funny all right, and his jokes are great, you just have to know him better to appreciate them. He reminds me of Chandler.’

  ‘Who is that?’

  ‘Chandler from Friends of course. Don’t tell me you never watched it on TV.’

  ‘We have only one government channel CBS. Remember? Corea is not developed like Dravida.’

  ‘Well, Friends is an American comedy, which ran for ten seasons and ended last year. It revolves around a group of 6 friends in Manhattan. Chandler is the funniest guy. His wise-cracks are hilarious.’

  ‘Where to now?’

  ‘Let us get your mobile phone.’

  ‘After that let us buy some clothes.’

  ‘You want some Dravidian silk saris?

  ‘No, for you.’

  ‘Me? No way. I have enough already’

  ‘Please. I want to buy some clothes for you.’

  ‘You are stubborn. Let us go to Nungambakkam.’

  Great, time for a makeover!