They had walked in separately, but were inseparable since they met. They sat there, hands entwined, eyes speaking a million words and secret smiles being exchanged. An elderly couple looked at them and smiled, as this young love on a date reminded them of their courtship days. Another couple, in the midst of a…
#BookReview : Dharmayoddha Kalki-Book 1- by Kevin Missal
Genre: Fiction, inspired by Mythology The Plot: Whenever there is a decline in righteousness and an upsurge in unrighteousness, at that time I take birth again – Lord Govind Born in the quiet village of Shambala, Kalki Hari, son of Vishyunath and Sumati has no idea about his heritage until he is pitted against tragedies…
Do you Spring Clean your Thought Closet? #MayTivation
I grew up hearing my parents say, ‘Do good and good will happen to you’ among many other pearls of wisdom. In fact I heard this particular adage so many times that it has been tattooed in my mind, like a mantra. Of course my parents walked the talk as well, so naturally I did…
My Dear September: A recap of the month gone by
My Dear September, Could I start with saying I am so sorry to see you leave? While August was a terribly hectic month, you, September, were serene and sweet. I got plenty of rest, which I desperately needed to recover from the madness of the last few months. A while ago Bonobology a site…
Hello, FOMO!
FOMO or Fear Of Missing Out is a social anxiety characterized by a desire to stay continually connected with what others are doing. FOMO is also defined as a fear of regret, which may lead to a compulsive concern that one may miss out an opportunity for social interaction, a novel experience, profitable investment or…
The Shoes #FridayFotoFiction
Little Raju hid behind the tree in the temple courtyard and watched the old Zamindar strut in with his Grandson every evening. The villagers said that this young boy had come from far away, in a very big electric bird. Raju felt ashamed as he looked at himself. The grandson was just his age…
A luxury Goan holiday in monsoon
Experience the Magic of Goa in the Rains Goa is a place that evokes images of endless stretches of lovely beaches, palm trees swaying in the evening breeze, a vibrant and happening night life, and of course pulsating Goan music. However, come monsoon and Goa dons a different cloak altogether. The romance of Goa seems to…
Detachment is my Superpower #MayTivation
My topic for MayTivation last week was Do You Forgive and Forget? The responses to the post, in comments or otherwise, did not surprise me at all. Most people said they could forgive not forget. Others thought it was foolish to forget. Still others admitted it was difficult to do either, or both. As I…
A Trip to Vaishno Devi
A popular Hindu shrine and pilgrimage spot, Vaishno Devi is known to be another avatar of Goddess Laxmi. The Goddess is also fondly referred to as Mata Rani. The Vaishno Devi temple is nestled in the Trikuta Mountains of Katra, Jammu and Kashmir. A popular belief is that you need to get a ‘bulawa’ or…
Eye Spy #FridayFotoFiction
‘Hello, Josh.’ Josh’s head whipped around from the board in Professor Smith’s office. ‘Prof! Here I am, in your room once again!’ Josh’s grin lit his face. ‘Thankfully not for any misdemeanours anymore.’ Smith smiled as he put down the books he was holding. ‘No more, Prof! Not anymore!’ laughed Josh. ‘Rather, I am…