the-Catapult


A simple person at heart writing her life stories, believing they might leave a mark on the world
  • My National Flag

    By Waheeda Khan
    Posting in a duty Battalion of CRPF is most often a grueling experience especially as it is the grass root level establishment of the Force which provides all the manpower and data required for efficient functioning of the Force. For those in the Ministerial Cadre, like me, dealing with paper... [Read More]
  • Gratitude Personified

    By Waheeda Khan
    It was raining heavily that day in Panchgani. This famous tourist spot on the deccan plateau receives very heavy rainfalls during the monsoon season. 18-year-old Salim lived here with his Uncle’s family. Panchgani has some of the best boarding schools in India and most of the rich and affluent families... [Read More]
  • Generation Gap

    By Waheeda Khan
    It’s around 6:30 p.m., and I’m at the gate of my bungalow on my scooty, honking the horn for my children to come out and open the gate. The leg space of the scooty is crammed with bags filled with groceries, vegetables, fruits, milk, bread, and other essentials that I... [Read More]
  • The Marriage That Almost Didn't Happen

    By Waheeda Khan
    January 10, 2001, was the fateful day on which my marriage was fixed. The venue of marriage was the holy city of Varanasi, situated between the two tributaries of Ganga named, Varuna and Assi. Thus, the name “Varanasi” (Varuna + Assi = Varanasi) for the City. [Read More]