Character
She was the epitome of perfection. Not a strand of hair out of place, not a blemish on her flesh, no minute detail unforgotten. A faint smile played on her lips, red glossed and perfectly painted. She was the envy…
Vegan Pizza Delight!
What comes to mind when you think of Pizza? Warm, crispy crust, savory tomato sauce, a variety of toppings and last but not the least soft, creamy cheese! Mozzarella, Gouda, Ricotta, Parmesan…the list is endless. But that’s the joy and…
Art of Living Silence Course
When I enrolled in the Art of Living Silence Course, I never imagined it would be such an eye-opening experience. I had attended a couple of meditation courses, hence my initial impression was that it would simply be an extension…
Setting II
As darkness falls, the once familiar streets become unrecognizable as if a cloaking spell has been cast upon them. The air is heavy with moisture and a grey pall hangs over the deserted roads. There is no sign of human…
Imagery
A bonfire cackles shooting fluorescent sparks into the parched and breezeless air. A blazing inferno recedes into the horizon, the burgundy giving way to tinges of fuchsia and magenta. The onslaught of dusk brings with it coolness and tranquillity, a…
Thaisty – a new star in town?
“Thaisty” – the name rings clear and rolls off your tongue with ease, a refreshing change compared to the list of stagnant restaurant names sprouting up like poppies on the horizon. As the name implies, this is a new Thai…
Setting
I quickened my pace as I noticed the heavy clouds moving towards me. Until now, the day had been picture-perfect but the sky was starting to darken from sapphire blue to gravel grey. The autumn wind nipped gently at my…
A unforgettable moment in God’s Own Country
It was the last leg of our Kerala trip before we headed back to New Delhi. After exploring the exquisite tea gardens of Munnar, lounging in a houseboat in the backwaters of Alleppey and strolling through the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary…
Writing Exercise – An old man in a residential home
The nauseating stench of chemicals and disinfectant penetrated his nostrils. He had naively hoped that over time he would get used to the sickeningly sweet odour yet ironically it only seemed to get worse. Sometimes he wondered whether it wasn’t…
An unexpected intruder at the crack of dawn
6:30 AM, in my world an unearthly hour when the mere task of waking up and getting dressed is equivalent to scaling the Himalayas. It’s a moment when space and time cease to exist and my primary concern is to…
