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 …
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 …
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, …
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” …
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 …
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 …
What would I do if I wasn’t afraid? Fear the known, not the unknown as it is what stops us from achieving our desires and potential. Thanks Corinne for the pic from Everyday Gyaan. Deep in our hearts we all know what we desire, we feel the pull and wish to claim it as ours. …
Tears of Jhelum by Anita Krishan BOOK BLURB : Kashmir has seen long years of strife and turmoil, and Wali Mohammad Khan has been a silent witness to it all. The violence that terrorism unleashed in the Valley was every bit as senseless as the men who propagated it with manic intensity, but Wali managed …
I totally agree with the above quote. Yes, there is always something to be thankful about. I do always appreciate it even though I might not talk about it much. So today I share my Gratitude……… I have been reading a lot Gratitude lists for quite some time, some blogs have a day devoted to …
BLACK is the colour of midnight, the signifier of darkness, twisting our minds and muddling our perceptions. Yet, black is most desirable, the colour women covet, the uber sexy black sari shimmering on a beautiful body, the smoky black onyx ring, the black high heels and her endless black tresses swaying as she moves. Not …
BOOK BLURB : On the morning before her 67th death, it is business as usual for Jesse Sullivan: meet with the mortician, counsel soon-to-be-dead clients, and have coffee while reading the latest regeneration theory. Jesse dies for a living, literally. As a Necronite, she is one of the population’s rare 2% who can serve as …
It feels like home, doesn’t it ? Google Images After fixing and cleaning it the whole day, she was surprised when she heard the words. How long had she waited to hear these words? He held her hand and looked into her eyes, stopping her midway. Her feet were aching, her back about to …
Today I was just checking all the folders of my mailbox and I stumbled upon these funny rhymes by a very dear friend of mine. Ra. We have met and lost touch many times over the years but she still stays close to my heart due to the fun times we had and creativity. This was written …