Excerpt from my Autobiography, 'The Endless Learning Curve'

Both Sid and his twin sister, Simsim, are always interested in learning about India. They respect our heritage and its language, culture, religious rituals, and music. Their parents, too, have done everything they could to teach them about India. Fortunately, the cosmopolitan city of Houston offered all sorts of learning opportunities. That’s the best part about America these days. When I talk to Sid and Simsim, there are no cultural bridges to cross, no terms to explain. India is not alien to them. That gives me hope. Sharing stories from another era, steeped in an Indian ethos, wouldn’t pose a challenge at all. As I poured out my life’s unique moments, I could see a huge possibility of this evolving into a book that would interest many others besides my grand-kids. It’s about a journey that many people have made and will continue to make. I realized that quite a few things in my life chiseled my personality into shape. This applies to everybody. The unique elements of timeless, ageless wisdom in many of my life’s events cut across time and culture. Most of the challenges I’ve faced are universal. Each one of us has had to deal with them to some degree.......