Haan, my nephew just bought a flat here in Indore, a “pre-launch” they called it. Beta, I told him to ask the neighbours in the existing building about the builder’s old projects, not just his glossy brochure. Now he waits, and I keep telling him – that EMI is like a strict head nurse, it will come for its round on the first of every month, without fail.

Achha, so Mirabai Chanu is carrying that weight again for all of us. Seeing her reminds me of my granddaughter straining to lift her heavy school bag every morning — such a small frame with such a big load. May she always find the strength, and may we remember to lighten the loads we can, beta.