24/04/2026
Thank you all for the love and support you have shown to my first published book âPostcards I Never Postedâ (available on Amazon and Flipkart).It truly means a lot to me.
Iâm happy to share that a second partâa sequelâis now being planned, inspired by all of you and your encouragement.
Hereâs the first article for the upcoming book. Hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it
Rome, Laughter, and 80,000 Echoes
Standing in front of the grand Colosseum, I felt like I had stepped into another time. I visited Rome in May 2016âalmost a decade ago nowâbut the memory is still so clear. The weather was pleasantly warm, perfect for walking and quietly taking in the beauty of the city.
The Colosseum was truly breathtaking. Even in its broken, aged form, it stands strong and majestic. Built nearly 2000 years ago during the Roman Empire, this massive amphitheatre could seat around 80,000 spectators at one time. Just imagine the scale of itâthousands of people gathered together, watching gladiator fights, games, and grand public events. Today it is silent, but if you pause for a moment, you can almost hear the echoes of that roaring crowd.
I kept observing the half-attached superimposed arches, the textures of the stone, and the marks left by time. It made me wonder how such an enormous structure was built without modern technology. The Romans were incredibly skilled in architecture and engineering, and the Colosseum is a perfect example of their brilliance.
Rome itself felt like a living museum. Every street had something to offerâancient ruins, beautiful fountains, charming corners, and a sense of history everywhere. The past and present exist together so naturally there.
And then came a small, funny moment that still makes me smile. My daughter, Namrata decided to click a picture of some Italian police officers standing nearbyâperhaps because they looked so smart and stylish! But the moment they noticed, they quickly gestured âno photosâ and firmly shook their heads. Poor Namrata had to lower her camera immediately, and we all burst out laughing. It was such a light, human moment in the middle of so much history.
That trip remains very special to me. It was not just about seeing a famous place, but about feeling history, sharing laughter, and creating memories that stay with you forever. Even today, when I look at this photograph, it brings back a beautiful mix of wonder, warmth, and joy.
