Vimal Nikore and Monika Nikore

Monika asks her mom for more details about growing up in Bhakhar. Vimal talks about her morning routine which included prayers before walking to school. She remembers having to keep her head covered and says there were more prayers at school. Vimal talks about her daily chores.

Vimal says by age 9, she could cook traditional recipes in a clay pot.

For fun Vimal remembers skipping rope in the street and playing with dolls.

Vimal says her family owned land. She remembers riding buffalo into the fields. She says life was full of spontaneity.

Vimal says they slept outside in summer and remembers seeing shooting stars.

Vimal describes safe fire. She says matches were a luxury.

Vimal remembers the day her father came home while food was cooking and said they had to leave immediately. She says her mom hid gold in the outhouse. She says they were only allowed to carry nuts for food.

Monika asks how many people sought shelter at Vimal's sister's fortress. Vimal says most of the town was there for several weeks. She remembers food rations.

Vimal says the military moved them out of the fortress in trains. She remembers girls being pulled off the trains.

Monika asks about mental health. Vimal says hysteria was prevalent and also talks about life philosophy.

Monika asks what advice Vimal would give to her two daughters.

Monika talks about what she has learned from her mom. Vimal talks about the gift of longevity.