Just a note

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Friends and readers,

Due to things beyond my control, I shall not be able  to post anything this Saturday, the 28th of May, 2022 .

I hope to talk to you next week. 

                                                               - Anupama S Mani

Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

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