Ek bharosa hai khafa sa koi isse samjhaye Koi asha mom si hai, jo dhoop seh na paaye Aniruddha was reading a book which he had bought on World War and its effects from College Street, crossing his legs on the bed, and leaning against the pillow. The country was a de facto ally of the British, and yet again, many young men were being called to war. For the crown. As much as it disturbed him, Aniruddha was a little relieved that the consequences of the war were yet to reach the city. Although the city was agitated, mostly with freedom movements, and occasionally with a curfew, it was still safer than most parts of the world. The winter in Calcutta was comparatively less harsh than that of Tulsipur, and he was somehow missing the cold. Even in the last weeks of February, the chills were pleasant. His half-sleeved sweater from London gave him comfort as he pulled the quilt around himself further to relax. After all, Sundays were the only days meant for lazing around at odd hours. Wor...