The Marine Drive…

PC: Google Mumbai, the city of dreams and its numerous landmark locations have always been famous for their uniqueness. However my personal favourite has always been the long stretch of land beside the gigantic sea, the Marine Drive! It certainly in many ways has driven me crazy a lot many times. The skyscrapers beside the…

Book in his hands

A Book in his handswith pages between his fingers a bed side lampand a soft linen dancing on his brawny & bare torso a sight to behold;was it the book? or was it the caressing of the pages?or was it just him, a rare sight of a well read man? But I envied the book…

April is here

April… you are here& the sky looks like a wallpaper vibrant with spring colours bright, summery ,sparkling with cerulean hues; with a book in my hand, I sit on the verandah the music from the gramophoneadds up to the melancholy vibesthere is an emptiness, seated deep withinI do not know whyis it shallowness in conversations…

The Real Plot Twist: Women in Writing

World Book Day is celebrated in the UK and Ireland annually on the first Thursday in March (March 5), with a focus on promoting reading for pleasure. It is also celebrated on April 23 to promote reading, publishing, and copyright. So, from papyrus scrolls to printed books to e-books, books have travelled a long journey…

Faith, Fondness &Fasting – Mahashivratri

My inclination towards spirituality is probably because I have seen my mother have an unflinching faith in the Higher Power since childhood. She has been a staunch devotee, and when she worships, I can sense as if she transcends to a different realm altogether. I feel blessed to be born as her daughter. Born in…

Pari

  “Maaaaaaaaa, see na … Maaaaaaaaaaaaaaa, “Pari cried out  “Slow, beta. You will fall down.  What is it, Pari?” “Maaaa… chotolate… see two chotolates.”  Mamta laughed out loud. It is Chocolate, Pari. Not Chotolate, Beta. “Yes, yes, chocolate only na.” Mamta laughed out again and hugged Pari, her three-year-old daughter. She meant the world to…

Love Story of Fire & Ice

Image created with AI I am the ball of fire,declared the SunThe Source of energy of all the living beings,The symbol of life, the harbinger of good vibes.The ceaseless fusion in my chestRadiates the eternal shine, eneveitableFor the possibility of life itself.I am the truth that rises every morning,Inspiring millions to make the most of…

Brewed to imperfection- Part 10- The Finale

Arvind wrapped up his meeting & sat in his car. His heart was beating super fast. Did he sense it right? But how come he did not understand earlier? What if only his emotions were high? Thoughts clouded his mind, and he just could not think clearly. He put on the music & drove back…

Brewed to imperfection- Part 9

The alarm clock rang at sharp 6.00 in the morning. Revathy woke up instantly unlike hitting the snooze button. She quickly checked her Google Calendar. Yes, it was today. The meeting with Arvind was scheduled today. Her heart felt a little shiver. But why? This wasn’t her first & this certainly won’t be the last…

Brewed to imperfection- Part 8

“Hi deer! you look beautiful in DP ! Give number.” Deepa saw the DM and said “Ewwww!” Everyone in office looked at her. “Ouch , I didn’t realise. I thought I said it in my head.” She scrolled through the app. Couples making out. newly weds either  taking trips or having babies, few buying flats…

Brewed to imperfection- Part 7

Ashwin fiddled with his pen, lost in his thoughts as if something was bothering him. He was analysing the numbers regarding the partnership with Arvind’s firm.After all,  anything can seem profitable but what matters is the actual revenue that his company was going to earn. It did not seem that bad. He starred at his laptop…