‘Dowry Death!’ screamed the headlines from all the morning papers. ‘Yet another one!’ exclaimed some nonchalantly. ‘Oh God, people still take dowry!’ sniggered a few. ‘Shameless! Just shameless!’ nodded some, disgust writ large on their faces. A few others looked guilty too, remembering the demands they had made in the guise of ‘tradition’…
Prawn Curry
Serves 2 Ingredients: 250 gms medium sized Prawns (after cleaning the quantity was about 150 gms) 2 medium sized Onions, chopped very fine 1 medium sized Tomato, chopped very fine 2 Green Chillies, slit lengthwise 5-6, Curry Leaves 2 Tbsps Oil 1 Tbsp, or to taste, Ginger-Garlic Paste 1 Tbsp, or to taste,…
Adversity is the chisel that shapes you #MayTivation #WriteBravely
Look back at the last 5 years of your life, to evaluate that the circumstances that you may have faced and overcome haven’t shaped you better? Look back at the last 5 years of your life to realise that adversity has walked hand in hand with you at some point in these last few years….
Leather that Weathers: Woodland Shoes
Men have a restricted choice when it comes to accessorising their outfits. Watches, sunglasses, a limited amount of jewellery for those inclined to wear it, and shoes are their usual options. Mention men’s shoes and the iconic Woodland Shoes are what come to mind immediately. Most men I know have owned at least 1 pair…
Making God Laugh #WriteBravely
This is a story of not so long ago When I wasn’t so smart, but thought I was so One day I sat down, with paper and pen To chart out my future from now to then I listed out all the things that I wanted to do Smiled, as I imagined myself…
The Parking Lot #FridayFotoFiction
‘Hey, Pete! Weekends suck, don’t they!?’ asked Aaron. ‘Hmmmmm…’ was Pete’s disinterested response. ‘Julie, whatcha doin’, babe!? Come closer and gimme a hug!’ ‘There you go, again! Shut up, Aaron! Let me enjoy some peace and quiet!’ replied Julie Aaron let out a guffaw, ‘Stuck up old sods! No wonder all of you are…
Your Cocoon in Coimbatore : Villas by JRD Realtorss
Shut out the city, own a piece of tranquillity. Roti, Kapda aur Makaan – Food, Clothes and a House, are every human being’s basic needs. With changing times, human priorities have changed too, despite which these three needs have stood the test of time and still top everyone’s list. Food and Clothes are not a…
Welcome to India, Toys R Us !
When I received an invite for the Toys R Us stores very first launch in India I was super excited! Toys R Us is an acclaimed American chain of stores that has aided parents and children in various parts of the world to make memories. Toys R Us inaugurated their first Indian store in Bangalore…
Everyone smiles in the same language #WorldSmileDay
When Vidya asked who would be joining her for a #WorldSmileDay blog hop, I hopped on immediately. I had to, I love smiling! I smile all the time and I smile from my heart. So, what are the things that make me smile? Vanity is my Sanity so I smile my troubles away. Why…
The Kindle Conundrum: To buy or not to buy?
If I had a rupee for every time someone exclaimed, ‘…but the Kindle is not a book!’, I would have bought myself a 2nd Kindle by now. Yes, the Kindle is not a book; it never claimed to be one either. It is an electronic reading device that lets you carry more books than you…