The fear of being perfect

Though I may not always confess, I have this urge to make everything look perfect on the first go. And to achieve that, I waste a lot of time in preparing or planning. Be it writing or starting a healthy regime, I struggle with consistency because the moment of starting gets delayed. A nd then…

Ahh.. the numbers!

From the moment we are born till the time we are buried, we encounter numbers. The exact time of the birth is noted, the year is taken into consideration. Then with each passing month, numbers become important. One should be able to speak at a specific time after birth, one should be able to walk…

Radhe Krishna

Today is Radhastami, the birthday of Radha Rani, as per Hindu traditions. The spiritual love story of Radha and Krishna is known to all. They both were inseparable, and it is also said that they were the embodiment of the human body and soul, where one can not live without the other. Radha, the chief…

My Era of JOMO

For a long, long time, I think I have gone quiet. I don’t want to write as I used to, and, surprisingly, that doesn’t bother me either. I remember a time when I was so desperate to pour out my thoughts on paper, but somehow that craze has taken a backseat. Is it a bad…

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…

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…

A letter to the Special one

When you achieve something or are in a joyous mood, you find the world beside you, but how many stand with you when you face troubled times? Not many, but the ones who stand with you through thick & thin are truly special. Life has shown me many grey shades, most of which have been…

Kho- Kho !

Image Courtesy: Downloaded from the internet ‘The bell rang, and in no time we all closed our notebooks! It was game period! Yahooo. I jumped from my seat & the only ones to match my excitement were the boys of my class. The girls just had expressions of ease, but not of excitement. In such…