People Called Shillong: 50 Stories from the Khasi Hills Curated by : Nisha Nair-Gupta Conceptualised by : The People Place Project Initiated by: Nishigandha Kerure The North-East arm of India has always been the most overlooked part on the map of our country. There are people so ignorant about this state that some of them…
Dream Home #FridayFotoFiction
Jack stepped back and looked up at his dream home. After 6 months of hard labour the house was ready. Gleaming wood floors reflected the traditional bay windows that let in soft sunshine. If you stood at the windows, or lounged on the window seats in the bedrooms, you looked out at the serene lake….
Dog, Yogi, Banyan Tree by Rajan Sankaran #BookReview
Pages: 232 Genre: Non-fiction. Autobiography. The Plot: Intriguing book title, isn’t it? So, are the 3 components mentioned in the title related, or unrelated? This is the thought that made me want to read this book. Author Rajan Sankaran is a Mumbai-based homeopathic practitioner, researcher and author. His first memories are those of a…
Be YOU #MayTivation
We’ve all probably heard the saying, ‘You are known by the company you keep’. However, how many of us realise that we eventually become the company we keep too? Everyday relationships, friendships and acquaintance-ships have the slow and silent power to rub off their effects and behavioural patterns on you. Whether you realize it or…
Book Review: Fragments: A Collection of Short Stories by Janaki Nagaraj
A book of short stories is like a box of treats, a different flavour surprising you each time. Which is why short stories are my favourite reads. The Plot: I was first attracted to Janaki Nagaraj’s book Fragments because of the gorgeous cover. It is stunning and intriguing and gave me a hint that the…
Shopping #FridayFotoFiction
The girl sifted through the racks, a bored expression on her face. She had already worn most of the merchandise this exclusive store held. Reluctantly she picked out a cashmere shrug, held it up and looked at it against the light. The sunlight shone on the soft fabric and she remembered that she had…
My Dear October : A Recap
My dear October, Would you believe me if I told you that I’ve been so crazy busy that I forgot to write this post? Yes, forgot about it completely! Which is why it is late going live on the blog. It’s up now though, and you’re reading it, so I did good, yeah? ;-D October,…
Are you exercising your mind? #MayTivation
Exercise. A word we are all familiar with. We are aware that we must exercise and are also well aware of the benefits exercising brings about. Most of us even exercise sporadically and some of us are so habituated to exercising that we are regulars at it. Exercise is good to gain and maintain better…
Your dream home awaits, with the #TATA99HomesFestival
Every human being has dreams. Some dreams are the ones they share with loved ones while others are held close to their hearts. Owning a house is a dream that almost everyone nurtures secretly. People save for years so that they could buy a house. Compromising on everyday little wants and dreams, to fulfil a…
To love a Woman #WriteBravely
What makes a woman happy? Baubles and flowers? Chocolates and fragrances? A handful of stars? No Sir, you are wrong there, that’s not what it is. Come with me into the mind of a woman Because her happiness lies in this; Trust her, love her Care for her like she’s fragile. Shower her with compliments,…