“Earlier Madiwala (Bangalore) Just had 5 – 10 shops but now it is drastic" was the proud information given by a old lady who got married reallocated to Bangalore at the age of 16 ( 10th STD students age ), residing at Bangalore for the past 47 years with her three daughters. Her husband had passed away long back and she is managing the road side Idlli shop for the past 20 years. Two of her daughters got settled at Tumkur ( Karnataka). Currently she is staying with her third daughter, her son-in-law & grand child. Also heard from her that her son-in-law (3 of her daughter’s husband are ready to support for her living), her willingness was to earn her own bread. I could feel the emotion when she was telling me this with a low voice.

Her grand child (girl) supports her at Idlli shop during her leisure time of her studies. The Police men (helps her) by charging Rs.30/ day to skip the enquiry of the higher officials.

The conversation happened in an informal way, Reason for this blog is that chat with the old lady made me to think of widow’s life, if at she is job less and having children what will be her / their life?? Living?

Felt Miserable !!