Write a letter to your sister, who is staying in Bombay, giving general news about yourself and your parents. Anand Kutir Amritsar 15th June 1996   Dear Didi, I hope you received my previous letter. Why haven’t you replied yet? Do write soon. Yesterday I saw Bandit Queen! It was really a very moving film. I thought about it for a very long time. When are you coming to see us...

Write a letter from a mother to her son, wishing him on his birthday. ‘Kali Bari’ 6, Karol Bagh Delhi 10th December 1996 Dearest Rohit, Thank you for your long-awaited letter which I received yesterday. Your birthday is on the 13th of this month and I want to wish you a very, very Happy Birthday! A gift will be reaching you soon. Write and tell me how well you like it....

Write a condolence letter to your neighbour who has lost his father recently. 42, Elgin Road Woodburn Count Calcutta-20 10th March 1996   Dear Ram, I was shocked to hear about the tragic and unexpected demise of your father. I know how upset you must be feeling, and I share your SOITOWS. Your mother must be heartbroken; you must be a pillar of strength to her in this hour of grief....

Write a letter to a friend who has failed to keep an appointment with you. 10, Ballyganj, Calcutta-16 28th April 1996   My dear Balu, I am writing this to you in haste. I wonder what could have detained you from keeping your appointment with me. I hope there is nothing amiss, for I have never known you to miss an appointment even once. I waited at our meeting place for...

Write a letter to your friend thanking him for the birthday present he has sent you. M 36, Greater Kailash I New Delhi-110048 9th April 1996   Dear Anil, Thank you so much for the wonderful book you sent me on my birthday. It was the best present I received! How did you know I was a cricket ‘fan’ and would really appreciate a book on the lives of great cricketers?...