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A 90-year-old Bengalurean has written a book offering his humorous take on current events and his personal memories. Titled ‘My House Is My Castle’, the book by T L Raghavan features over 30 articles originally published in his blog. He has authored 14 books thus far.
In his latest book, Raghavan, a Karnataka Shree awardee and a former Tamil Nadu state-level badminton champion, brings an element of nostalgia through topics ranging from sport and space missions to his travels.
In one article he talks about astronaut Sunita Williams’ unexpected 286-day stay in space, which made global headlines. “No one talks about it anymore. In the book I offer a humorous and satirical take on the whole episode. And imagine what it would be like to be in her position,” he shares.
Reflecting on cricket team Royal Challengers Bangalore’s tragic victory parade, he writes that the stadium should erect a memorial on its premises bearing the names of the fans who died. “Writing is a better reflection of personality than speaking. And as you grow older, memories are what keep you going,” he notes.
‘My House Is My Castle’ is available online.