Part 1
My story begins with one of my solo trips to Banaras. I met a single mom named Simran, who was travelling with her daughter, Poorna.
I’m originally from the southern part of India, but I have been residing in Delhi for the past five years. By the way, I’m Tarun, an IT professional in Delhi. I frequently travel alone to various parts of India for my vacations, meeting numerous fellow travellers along the way.
During a trip to Banaras last year, I met Simran, and we quickly became good friends. Simran, who is in her late thirties, has a well-maintained body and runs her own business. One night in the hostel, Simran and I went to sit at one of the ghats.
Simran said, “It has been so peaceful here to sit by the ghat. Here, life...