My younger son, indeed the son mentioned in an earlier post here, called me a half-caste yesterday. We are all used to children saying inappropriate things because they do not understand the meaning or import of the words they use. I once asked my father if he was a virgin. The tupar (slap) that ensued … Continue reading
A response of sorts to review by Sarfraz Manzoor of Too Asian Not Asian Enough, edited by Kavita Bhanot I have, because of my late father, a sentimental affection, and indeed respect for Sarfraz Manzoor, or perhaps more particularly for his hair. Nothing has changed that feeling, despite Sarfraz Manzoor’s recent review in the Guardian of Too Asian Not … Continue reading