When we talk more often than not flattering adjectives are used as self-description. ‘I believe in being kind’ or ‘I am very understanding’ or ‘I am always honest’ or ‘I don’t believe in hurting people’ or ‘I believe in being humble’ and so on and so forth. Have you ever wondered about how often… Read More We are all our Autobiographies #MayTivation
I love Tags. A lot. A real lot! so when Shantala tagged me, I couldn’t wait to have it on my blog, and here it is! Name a cartoon(s) that you love. Politicians. Especially some pompous heads of state * wink, wink * On a serious note I am in love with the animated… Read More Anything but Books AND everything about ME! #Tag
Pamela is a teenager born to a Bengali mother and American father. Pamela is also an overweight girl. It doesn’t help that she has a ‘thin family’ with parents and a sister who are slim. Apart from being slim, Pamelas’s Mother and Sister are a tad heartless and completely clueless about the turmoil she… Read More #BookReview: Just Me, the Sink & the Pot by Sudesna Ghosh
Brindavan Gardens in Mysore is one of it’s major tourist attractions. And rightly so. The gardens are sprawled over a seemingly never-ending campus are a sight to behold. Even though the upkeep is not upto the mark the gardens still enthral. This soothing sight was bang in the middle of it and we stood here… Read More A garden, a stream and lots of trees #ThursdayTreeLove #Week10
‘Shishir, don’t leave your wet towel on the bed!’ ‘Shishir, shut the windows of your room before you leave the house!’ ‘Shishir, finish all the food on your plate!’ ‘Shishir, learn to appreciate the varied tastes and flavours of food!’ ‘Shishir, don’t forget to take your keys!’ ‘Shishir, don’t leave your clothes on the floor!’… Read More Sons and Lovers #BarAThon
I grew up hearing my Mom say, ‘Pray for the happiness and healing of people who hurt you and cause unhappiness in your lives. They are troubled and need your prayers and wishes more than you know’. Of course, I spent all those growing up years arguing and debating against her ‘noble thought’ and trying… Read More On Hurt #MayTivation
Saurabh Bhargav had always been diligent and hard working. His studious nature ensured good grades, and later a great placement. When he joined this company as a rookie he found a mentor in his boss. His Boss took a fondness for the earnest and ambitious lad and groomed him throughout his tenure to take over… Read More Lord of the Files #BarAThon
The power in the room could be felt, it was that palpable. A gleaming table that stretched from one end of the room to the other end had the heads of all important countries sitting around it’s rectangle. Coffees held in gold plated cups had gone cold while sweat made an appearance on creased… Read More War and Pieces #BarAThon
Did I tell you I love Ranthambore? Being there is more than just about Tiger spotting. You lose your mobile network as soon as you enter the park and without any connectivity to the world outside the park gates, it is just you and nature that connect. So many gorgeous sights to take in… Read More Sunset in the Jungle #ThursdayTreeLove #Week9
‘Another one, Darvin?’ asked the Chief Inspector and he looked down. ‘Chief!’ saluted his Deputy, ‘Yes, one more’ his gaze followed his superiors, towards the body sprawled on the grass. ‘Any evidence this time?’ the Chief circled the body. ‘None, Sir. Much like the last few times.’ replied the Deputy. ‘Hmmmm’ the Chief mopped his… Read More Of Ice and Men #BarAThon
