By Ashvini Ranjan
A day after my article titled ‘Kumbh Mela: Beyond the Holy Dip’ appeared in SOM dated February 27, 2025, I received a surprising phone call. A friend, with a hint of concern, asked if I had managed to find my wife at Prayagraj (UP). I chuckled, thinking it was a joke. But when another caller posed a similar question, I realised my story-telling had led to unintended suspense.






