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Please contribute your memories about India and Indians, which will be posted on this web site. The memories could be what some older person has told you. We want to record personal memories so that future generations will know what life was like in the past, and the current generation can read about each other's experiences. There is no restriction on length and there is no pre-set format for your contribution.
These stories are personal memories about India and Indians. They go beyond memories of grandmothers, and cover a variety of topics:
All contributions will be screened and edited.
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Major Events Pre-1950
These are personal memories of major events that had national or regional significance. The memories could also be of foreigners who were in India at that time. The events could be related to any topic, such as political, social, economic, sports, cinema, religion, etc. At the end, there could be a short epilogue - a look back from today's perspective.
Dada Nana Stories
Similar in style to Dadi Nani stories, with the condition that the write-ups focus on their human interest lives, and are not just a recitation of their work achievements, though a brief description of their background/achievements is required, so the readers know whom they are reading about.
More Dadi Nani Stories
These would be similar to those in the book, with three differences. First, there is no length restriction. Second, this is open to persons of all ages, with the condition that the lady being written about should have been born at least 75 years ago, i.e., 75 years old if alive or would have passed her 75th birthday if she is alive today. Third, the story need not be about a grandmother – it could be about an aunt or family friend. And, as in the book, it is possible to combine the stories of two or more ladies in one submission.
Life Back Then
These are memories that are at least 50 years old, i.e., could cover up to 1958. The memories could be second-hand, e.g., what a senior member of the family used to talk about. This would be broader than home - it would also include office memories - 'Life was like this in the Railways, life was like this in the colleges, etc.' The memories could of foreigners who came to India at that time.
Under 35 Memories
These are memories of people who are under 35 years of age. Memory should be at least 7 years old.
The Unforgettable
These memories are personal recollections of unforgettable events. They are of the type: "I was there when .... and I saw/heard/felt.” Examples: the cricketer who took the glorious catch, or the person who spent time with a famous person, or the person who witnessed the signing of the agreement with xxx in 19yy. The memory should be at least 5 years old, with the exception that for 'controversial' topics or issues, the memory should be at least 30 years old. (Whether it is a 'controversial' topic will be decided by the Editor).
Elections
These memories are personal recollections of Indian elections. Rather than analysis, the focus should be on what you remember of the slogans, campaigns, voting day activity, public rallies, etc. The elections could be at any public level - MP, MLA, municipal, panchayat. In general, the memories must be 30 years old or more.
Dadi Nani Cooking
These memories will preserve the recipes and cooking methods that Indian grandmothers used. The recipes should be of the specialties or favourites from 40 or more years ago, though the recipe/method of cooking could still be in use. It is recognised that most grandmothers cooked by approximate meaasurements, and this is what is needed.
Along with the recipe, there should be a short description (200 words maximum) about the cook plus comments identifying the dish with a particular region, community, special role it had in the family, or any other comments/description that has a special meaning. Further, if possible, there it would be helpful to get a modernized recipe (based on cooking methods/ingredients available today) that gives comparable results today. /p>
The recipes can also come from family cooks and grandfathers. In the case of grandfathers, they may be based on cooking on outdoor expeditions, camping, etc.
Dadi Nani Creations
This is an outlet for current creations by grandmothers or women at least 60 years old. The creations can be short stories, poems, songs, or stories. These can be in any Indian language, not just English. You can also submit photographs plus descriptive text of artistic creations, such as paintings/drawings, knitting, sewing, jewellery-making, pottery, etc.
Dadi Nani Wisdom
This would include: (i) home remedies, (ii) their lessons and advice for the younger generations, (iii) sayings, metaphors, etc. that resonated with younger generation.
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