The book of poetry by Maitreyee was different when I first saw it, the empty boats on the cover and talking about a place and not any characters. My interest was piqued and as I turned the pages and read through the first few pages I realised that the characters were there, not one or …
Month: August 2014
The Wednesday prompt from write tribe was to list my favorite 12. Any 12 things that are most liked by me. Even though I could think of a number of things to list but I decided to go with my all time favorite – Quotations. I have been a collector and reader of quotes since …
The simple act of walking on the streets reminds us that we are not truly free. Here’s a take on the freedom to walk. The #FreedomIs campaign asked readers to share their idea of what freedom is, and what freedoms they wanted, through a selfie with a message. The results were varied and beautiful. You can see the …
My love of books has an addition today as I shine the spotlight on Where Even the Present is Ancient: Benaras, a poetry book and the Author MAITREYEE B CHOWDHARY. As a member of The Book Club my love for books has got a great boost and today I share a new treasure. I find an …
It is my pleasure to announce that my blog is graced by the presence of the Author Ruchira Khanna as a Guest Blogger. Ruchira Author #Choices Ruchira describes herself as, “Just another soul trying to make a difference in this lifetime by juggling between my passion and responsibilities.” Ruchira Khanna, a biochemist turned writer, …
On this #WorldOrganDonationDay a few verses about how a soldier can be helpless in a world that is careless. He was fighting a losing battle, one he thought of defeating every day. He hoped and inquired every day, hoping that today would be the day he would win. He would hear the good news that …
This is a special post and today is a special day. What you ask is special about today? Well it is 13th August for starters, 13 elicits some emotion from everyone. For me it is a good number and the day is Wednesday; which is an important good day. My mother always says “Budh Kum Sudh” …
Friends have a reunion; we just crossed each other’s path like trains across tracks; close enough to engage but far enough to not cause discomfort. Making endless plans for years and hiding behind the social network. At long last I relented; meeting her at the park. Like the first time. Linking it to the following two Prompts …
Rapid FallbyAdiana Ray My rating: 4 of 5 stars I had received a copy of the book from Indireads when I had expressed my interest in the novella about love while rafting in Rishikesh. It had been sitting on my laptop for a while and I started reading it in the evening and before I knew …
As a fellow army wife I had picked up the book with a lot expectations and overall Aditi’s book does not disappoint. She has touched upon all the relevant and at times controversial topics that affect the life of an army wife. Glossed over them actually but this was a love story first and an army story …
I diced the onions, tomatoes, ginger & garlic finely, roasting them till golden brown. I added the fresh chicken pieces and spices; cooking them just the way she had. Hoping it would turn out perfect as I served it. The compliments flowed and I smiled; all that heat was worth it! Agreeing to what my …
Thank you!! I am amazed, humbled and a little worried due to the expectations that come along with accolades. Initially I could not believe my eyes; I had been nominated for another blog award! If you are doing something with your heart in it then you are giving it your 100 %. It is …