For many of us, certain things remain intrinsically linked to train journeys: buying snacks on the platform, running after coolies, sitting on suitcases while waiting for the train, and browsing through books and comics at the A H Wheeler stands. In the 90s, when I grew up, no journey was complete without a Tinkle or a Champak to relieve the boredom of a long trip. Train journeys, especially for millennials, are imbued with a distinct taste of nostalgia, be it due to these unique experiences or the eccentric co-passengers you are saddled with. In this piece, I have dug out the innocence of memories narrated through these playful illustrations by renowned cartoonist Naganath GS, that take you back in time. So hop on, and let's meet the passengers.
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The Loudspeakers: Their intense conversations are now the business of everyone in the compartment. Mostly indifferent to their surroundings, when the loudspeakers talk, you have to
listen because they give you no choice, and you learn more about their personal life than you bargained for.
Photo: Naganath GS
The Loudspeakers: Their intense conversations are now the business of everyone in the compartment. Mostly indifferent to their surroundings, when the loudspeakers talk, you have to
listen because they give you no choice, and you learn more about their personal life than you bargained for.
Photo: Naganath GS
