Musical Chairs At The Gymkhana

Siddharth Dhanvant Shangvi
May 25, 2026 | 12:15 IST

Yes, colonial era clubs are a privilege overdue for an eviction. But then what? Do the honours simply pass on to a new elite? What citizens must ask of any reform is, now do we get to sit on the lawns?


In the childhood game of passing the parcel, the gift moves from hand to hand while the music plays. Each child holds it for a moment, hoping the song will stop. When it does, the child holding the parcel wins.
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