Thursday 5 January 2012

JS

When I was 16 or so, the Statesman brought out a magazine 'Junior Statesman' which soon changed to 'JS' Desmond Doig and Jug Suraiya were editors (not sure who was what). There used to be regular contributions from a pair ..Papiya and Tuk tuk Ghosh. These two girls used to write amusing stuff. I was suddenly reminded of them and idly wondered who they were. I googled them just now and am horrified to learn that Papiya was murdered.
http://www.patnadaily.com/index.php/features2/129-papiya-ghosh/6634-papiya-ghosh-from-js-to-an-end.html#disqus_thread
Life is scary sometimes.

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