When you lose a pet
One of Mrs. Marilyn’s dog is no more in this world today. She bid farewell to Nan with heavy heart and teary eyes. Though we all knew that Nan had a date with destiny today but still somewhere we all (at least I) hoped that she was gonna alright. The moment I saw the post […]
Met after the ages !
It was twenty years before when I first met her in our marriage function. She was slim, pretty and shy lady who was dressed in traditional Indian sari, hairs neatly tucked in a high bun. Tarun introduced her to me as his sister who was his hotel management course mate too. They were of the […]
Delicious & Traditional Litti Chokha
While I was busy with my guests who stayed with us on weekend, I tried cooking delicious “Litti Chokha” a famous dish which has become a rage in maga cities. I admit that it was my third attempt and this time it came out so perfect !!! Although ” Litti Chokha” is mainly eaten mainly […]
Best stories narrated by my Father
I was so keen to read books I was a small girl with average looks Archie’s and Marvel were among favorites Tintin entertained me during vacations As a kid my favorite was Malgudy Days I used to have fun with Hardy Boys Enid Blyton was a household name Secret seven and Famous Five fame As […]
From Me to Me: Phoenix
Dear me, You were a girl ! A girl in her twenties. You wanted to become a bride just to put heena in your hands. In those days you only knew about this art. No one had heard about tatoo. You applied heena on your hands during your marriage. You knew and appreciated its importance […]
Tattoos of Green Season
I woke up in the morning as usual. After I came back from my school ( Yes I still go to school at this age, not to be taught but to teach ) I felt like going out for a long drive. Then I decided against as it was raining. I’m so inspired by Mrs.Angloswiss […]
Well, Then ! You May Call It Fresh Arrivals
They ask me about my personal style My clothing style, my hair style Heights of it ! Even my eating style ? Who’s interested anyway ? Today’s fashion is difficult to follow ” LESS IS MORE” is the new logo “If you have it, flaunt it” is the cry Fashionistas gone beyond fusion I’m still […]
ABSOLUTELY RED !
Have you ever seen a golden ball sinking slowly in the lap of omnipresent red sky? Ah, What a weird question to ask, right? Don’t we all see and enjoy sunrise and sunset at any given opportunity. All of you must have clicked hundreds of pictures of absolutely red sun while it slowly vanishes in […]
LUCKY ME TO REACH AT THE TOP !
I have just come back from the weekend trek and believe me it was so much worth ! After all my wish has been fulfilled today in such a joyful way. Since last eight months whenever I used to pass through a hillock on which a white temple was built, I used to find it […]
Are these Casablanca Lilies ? Learning a new word
Time to confess: tell us about a time when you used a word whose meaning you didn’t actually know (or were very wrong about, in retrospect). I have already answered this before. My last year’s reply can be found on the grid. Today I’m in no mood to confess. I have some beautiful pictures to […]