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CHAPTER 2 TIES with family and society

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Alifiya Khan was caught unawares in flood waters.  Frightened, we waded through the floodwaters under the Kelami bridge in Pehrauli.  The swirling waters under the bridge roared angrily.  Whirlpools were formed.   Ammi  directed the children to cross the railway lines but some of my friends like Gahanna were attracted by swirling waters.  He stood on the concrete wall watching.  I tried to cross...

Usha Raman