Europe is my favourite destination. I love the old world charm that exudes through every corner of Europe. Therefore when this year I got an opportunity to go on a solo trip of Europe it was what we say in Hindi “sone pe suhaga”. I love to travel with my family and friends however travelling … Continue reading Is Taking Care of a Child only a Mother’s job?
Today is the twenty sixth day of November. I shall remember this day to my grave. Probably, many other Mumbaikars would do the same. This is one of the darkest days in the history of Mumbai and for me this is the scariest day of my life. This day gives me shivers even nine years … Continue reading 26/11 and a True Story
I was wondering what to write for #MondayMusings when I came across Anamika from Bespectacled Mom’s post on # A Book Lover’s Tag. Along with Anamika I had also been tagged by Esha from Soul Talk to write this amazing post but I was kind of procrastinating. Anamika’s post nudged me to do it right … Continue reading Books and Nostalgia- A Book Lover’s Tag #MondayMusings
When I looked out of my window, the ugly patchwork of brown plaster stared back at me. Renovation is going on in the opposite building. Just like an old fractured person who walks with a walker, the walker surrounding and supporting it from three sides, the opposite building is also surrounded and supported by bamboo … Continue reading Look Outside Your Window
The oldest theatre hall in the city caught fire. The firemen were trying to douse the fire. Alia could hear howling of trapped people. Her mom Sarita was ranting ‘This is sabotage. The hall was not making profit. They want to demolish it and build a new 5 star shopping Mall.’ Alia nonchalantly asked ‘how … Continue reading Greed Begets Sin
“Love, love me do You know I love you I’ll always be true So please, love me do Someone to love Somebody new Someone to love someone like you” Shania loves listening to this song. Her best friend Mimi feels that this song is a nemesis for Shania. The song is the reason for … Continue reading Love, Love Me Do
Pradeep stood awestruck gaping at the multi-storey. While growing up in a small village he never imagined that one day he would reach Chicago, America, the land of dreams. When he got the scholarship he couldn’t believe his luck and now standing here he wanted to pinch himself. He had taken a spoken English class … Continue reading Hold My Hand
Shrabani was getting late for office. She worried that she would miss the 8 am bus that was pulling out of the bus depot. She rushed to board the bus. She waved her hand at the conductor of the bus. The conductor banged on the outer wall of the tin bus and screamed “aste, ladies … Continue reading Morning Bus at 8
“Om, please do not run. I am scared you will break the vases” Trina warned. “Don’t worry Mom” Om replied while running. The Parsi owner of the store was looking at Om with a smile fixed on his face. Trina felt embarrassed at her son’s attitude. She nearly apologised and said “I am so sorry. … Continue reading Smiles and Vases
Trina Looks Back 