Mona Ashoka Verma Livres

The memoir recounts the life of Mona Asoka Verma, born in 1940 in Sukker, Sindh, now part of Pakistan. It explores her personal journey through a tumultuous historical backdrop, detailing her experiences and the cultural shifts she witnessed. The narrative highlights themes of identity, resilience, and the impact of geopolitical changes on individual lives, offering a unique perspective on the intersection of personal and national history. Verma's story serves as a testament to the strength of the human spirit amidst adversity.

Born in 1940 in Sukker, Sindh province (now Pakistan), Mona Asoka Verma nee Pahlajani's life story unfolds against a backdrop of cultural and historical change. Her experiences reflect the complexities of identity and belonging, shaped by the socio-political landscape of her homeland. The narrative explores her journey through personal challenges and triumphs, offering insights into the resilience of the human spirit and the impact of historical events on individual lives.

The memoir chronicles the life of Mona Asoka Verma, who was born in 1940 in Sukker, Sindh, now part of Pakistan. It explores her experiences growing up in a changing cultural landscape, highlighting her journey through personal and societal transformations. The narrative reflects on her identity, resilience, and the impact of historical events on her life, offering insights into the rich tapestry of Sindhi heritage and the challenges faced by women in her era.

Mona Asoka Verma nee Pahlajani was born in Sukker of Sindh province, now in Pakistan, in 1940. It was only after her marriage in 1964 in Mumbai that she started taking any interest in the kitchen. While in Delhi with her husband, she attended cookery classes, and later, first in Kolkata and then in Mumbai she set up her own successful cookery courses. At one point of time, nearly fifteen of her students ran independent classes of their own. Mona Asoka Verma has a flair for writing Hindi poetry and is a keen student of Indian classical music. She is a social worker with many years being in the Lion's movement in Mumbai as well as she was for some time on the advisory board of Chembur Vidya Samiti, Mumbai, which is dedicated to the cause of poor women. Mona Asoka Verma has authored four cookery books and two Hindi poetry books, all well received. Mona Asoka Verma is married to Asoka Verma, a senior company executive, now retired. They have a son and a daughter and now live in Noida.