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,…
Oh Man! #FridayFotoFiction
‘Interpol still on the hunt for The Magician’ read the newspaper headline. Interpol is still on the lookout for the mysterious criminal known as ‘The Magician’ a moniker bestowed on him by the police. This name was chosen as ‘The Magician’ has never been caught, despite repeated robberies all over the world for…
We choose our own Heartaches #MayTivation
The truth is, everyone is going to hurt you. You just got to find the ones worth suffering for – Bob Marley, Jamaican singer and songwriter So, does everyone eventually hurt you? Maybe. Maybe not. Do YOU eventually hurt everyone? Again, maybe or maybe not. So, what happens when you imagine you are…
Dal Bread : A one pot meal
Dal-Bread is a family favourite. I grew up eating Dal Bread so I am unsure whether this dish exists or it is something my ingenious Mom rustled up. Leftover Dal, preferably Tur or Moong Dal cooked the simple way, and a day old Bread work best for this one-pot meal. However, let that not stop…
Of Festivities, Food, Fun & Diwali
Diwali is to Hindus what Christmas is to Christians, and Eid is to Muslims. It is also perhaps the only festival celebrated by Hindus of all communities across India and abroad. Diwali falls in the latter half of the year, usually between mid-October to mid-November. On this day, we pray to Goddess Laxmi, the symbol…