So, another eventful year comes to an end, and it's time for my review of the books I read this year! Thanks to Goodreads, I can properly keep track of them, so here's a little infographic detailing the 50 books I read this year and stars I gave them: Yeah I read two whole technical … Continue reading 2022 – A year in books
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2021 – A year in books
It is said that the world belongs to those who read, and 2021 (and 2020) made that literally true, and how! Confined to our homes and immediate localities for the most part, reading is what opened the doors to far away lands for me these 2 years. I know, it always does, but it was … Continue reading 2021 – A year in books
Fairy Tales of Fearless Girls (and why my daughter is not a princess!)
Came across this wonderful book by Susannah McFarlane, while browsing (online) my local library's bookshelves. It is a modern take on fairy tales, and I was blown away by it. What if Rapunzel wasn't a poor, helpless princess with her beautiful long hair as her only redeeming factor? What did she do all day in … Continue reading Fairy Tales of Fearless Girls (and why my daughter is not a princess!)
Earth Day 2020
Happy Earth Day 2020, people! And really, when we speak of conserving the earth or the environment, we speak of nothing noble or sacrificial, but of making life better for us and for posterity, so happy "Us Day", too! So, on this Earth/Us Day, I thought I should make a list of changes my family … Continue reading Earth Day 2020
Screen-time of the month: January
Honestly, this is nothing but another attempt to keep writing... something! So here's what I watched during the month of January. Bala - Hotstar Had been waiting to watch this movie for a long time, so I pounced on this one! I loved it! Right from the writing to the acting to the direction, everything … Continue reading Screen-time of the month: January
Happy New Year 2020!
Hello, everyone! Here's wishing a happy, happy new year to all my readers, or what's left of them anyway! (I know I have no one but myself to blame for that, but let's put that aside for now. ) This year has whizzed past me at astronomical speeds (both literally - the Earth did complete … Continue reading Happy New Year 2020!
A new project – to improve the old one!
Hey friends! I have been thinking about revamping my blog for a long time now. Presentation, look-and-feel, colors, and so on. But I have realized that the most important thing I need to revamp is the content. Being a technical writer and an aspiring writer/editor myself, I think I should refresh my old blog of … Continue reading A new project – to improve the old one!
The Hysteria (and atrocity) of Mob Justice
A few days ago, India was shocked to hear the news of a mob of 200-odd people in UP beating to death a man who was rumored to be consuming beef. While there are many different serious issues involved in this situation, including why the beef ban makes no sense, and how the temple was used for entirely 'un-temple-like' matters, … Continue reading The Hysteria (and atrocity) of Mob Justice
The Birthday Blog Post
This was meant to be an actual birthday post, meaning it was supposed to be posted on my birthday, which was yesterday. However, as most of my activities are these days, it had to be postponed. Thankfully, I can accredit it to my daughter, and not to my usual procrastination. 😀 Anyway, yesterday's the day I turned … Continue reading The Birthday Blog Post
Mesothelioma Awareness
Recently, I was contacted by Heather Von St. James, a triumphant survivor of mesothelioma. She wanted me to spread a word about this rare form of cancer. I must admit, I had never heard of mesothelioma before. Mesothelioma is dangerous, yet avoidable. It mainly occurs due to asbestos exposure. It has been cured in rare … Continue reading Mesothelioma Awareness
A Brand New (Mother of a) Role! :)
Literally! Yes, I am happy to announce that exactly a month ago, I assumed one of the most important roles I will ever play in my life. I gave birth to this sweet little girl that you can see in the accompanying photograph, Ananya. Her arrival was nothing short of a mini-tsunami of change in my life, … Continue reading A Brand New (Mother of a) Role! 🙂
Jab Celsius and Fahrenheit met!
I had heard about Chicago's cold winters. I had survived a couple of them. But nothing could have made me imagine the kind of cold that would come in, jab Celsius and Fahrenheit met! Yes, that's right. For those of you who did not know (and that includes me, until recently) at -40 degrees Celsius, the … Continue reading Jab Celsius and Fahrenheit met!
Happy New Year 2014!
Hi friends, Before anything else, let me wish you a very happy new year! May the year bring plenty of health, happiness, success, fun, and laughter in your lives! 🙂 I know that a new year is just a statistical tool to help us keep track of time, and the Gregorian calendar (by which the … Continue reading Happy New Year 2014!
Racism? How beneath our own race!!!
Here’s a transcript of an interview between a journalist and a typical young, educated, white-collared Indian. Q: Do you think Indians, especially those of the younger generation, are racist? A: No way, man! It is well-known all over the world – We don’t indulge in racism! We are all-embracing… In fact, the only race we do … Continue reading Racism? How beneath our own race!!!
My first snowy accident!
Yeah, so I have never before driven in snow. Yeah, so I should not be over-smart and offer to drive my husband to places... Yeah, so I should not try to swerve the car as soon as I see the turn for the destination. Yeah, so I should not brake hard when there is significant … Continue reading My first snowy accident!
Women empowerment begins with women’s efforts first! (And we can do it!)
For the past few days, the media has been abuzz with protests from various different groups about the increasing violence against women. While the vote is split between those who want capital punishment and those who don't; while people argue about whether or not death meant the end of woes for the brave girl; while … Continue reading Women empowerment begins with women’s efforts first! (And we can do it!)
I so love The Hindu ads! TOI – are you listening?
I have been reading The Times of India ever since I was a child. In fact, back then, it was considered imperative to read the TOI to improve your English. I lived in Goa, and all we had access to was the Mumbai edition of TOI which hit the stands in Goa only in the … Continue reading I so love The Hindu ads! TOI – are you listening?
New beginnings!
Hello all! Now, as cliched as the title of this blog may sound, I am definitely going to create something new here, from now on... Confused about the abrupt beginning ( if there is something like that!) ? Well, that is because I was taken aback after finding out that I last blogged on the … Continue reading New beginnings!
Inception! Fascinating! (No spoilers)
Have you ever been out wandering around the country, with lush green pastures and a cool blue sky to keep you company? Have you been so engrossed while watching the trees and birds and flowers that you lost your way but still did not panic, as you were simply happy taking in the calmness of … Continue reading Inception! Fascinating! (No spoilers)
I felt ashamed of myself today…
Picture this incident - The driver of a PMPML bus that was quite vacant, shut both the doors of the bus at an overcrowded Sanghvi Fata bus stop, so that people couldn't board it. A boy, 15-16 years old, protested and asked for the door to be opened. The conductor did not listen, and barked that there was … Continue reading I felt ashamed of myself today…
It’s time to take a stand! We are no longer the “third person”!!
A 14 year-old girl from Patil Estate slum got raped by fellow slum-dwellers last month. She was coming back home from work when the incident happened. After this incident, the slumdwellers have been afraid of sending their daughters to school... What do you all have to say about this? "Oh yes, we hear about rape … Continue reading It’s time to take a stand! We are no longer the “third person”!!
This is what I have written about! (a reminder to you, and ME)
Books, my first love!!! (6) Comical tragedies (9) Feeling Good Good Good!! (4) Just a thought! (24) Keeping my eyes open! (37) Man is a social animal! (27) Melodies of life!!! (2) My writing stints(or stunts)!! (6) No matter what, Wit always rules!! (5) Notes to readers (6) On Movies People Make,Here's my take!(Movie … Continue reading This is what I have written about! (a reminder to you, and ME)
Book Review: “2 states – The story of my marriage” (No Spoilers)
Just read the latest one by Chetan Bhagat! And by his own standards, its a very nice book! Fairly gripping (I finished it in non-stop 5 hours), humorous, and easy-flowing, this book describes the life and times of a couple divided by a wide North-South chasm. On the flipside, the book is written in a … Continue reading Book Review: “2 states – The story of my marriage” (No Spoilers)
I’m back!! :-)
Okay, okay, i've been outta circuit for quite some time now, I agree.... Was just going through the grinds of life shall I say...and am still, but I am tired of making it an issue, and don't plan to do so, any longer!!! Yeah, so what "interesting" stuff was I doing while I wasn't here? Well, reading, teaching, … Continue reading I’m back!! 🙂
The Writing Block! 