Surekha Narain’s Gandhi & 1911 Walk was a day of opening doors that we did not know existed and persuading others to open them. Moreover, she selected the doors as she learnt about our interests. The tour started and finished as we requested, following the footsteps of Mahatma Gandhi. But as she discovered our interest also in colonial history and architecture, new and unexpected surprises were thrown in. Her family who played a role in Delhi’s history formed part of the story and were among those who opened doors which were never closed to Surekha.
Jan. 2010, Private tour, Gandhi walk for lesser-known areas, Richard Sorabji, Professor History & Philosophy, Oxford University.