SPLASHES

Splashes From hot and dry plateaus of Punjab, for work, she travelled to a city settled by the seaside. To a place, whose air is impregnated with moisture round the year! De-boarding her Mumbai bound flight, she felt a sudden bout of breathlessness - for doesn't humid air equal no air? But such is the character of a Sea, first it engulfs you; and then makes you its own. It was the month of June and the notorious Mumbai Monsoon was imminent. Soon enough, it felt as if the cover of humid air had just condensed. It was water all around! Nevertheless, the maximum city was not completely alien to her. Destiny had brought her brother there for similar reasons, 3yrs back. The weather briefing began from Day 1.  Necessities first. Umbrella or a Raincoat? What to spend on right away? A thin, knee-length, purple raincoat was bought then. As much as it looks foolish, they didn’t want a sudden gush of wind and strong rains to disbalance them because of an umbrella. Yes, t...