Bombay, between April 1969- May 1985 “Aare Padma tai, I am giving you good advice,” Shalini kaki repeated for the third time. “Give it a good thought, don’t just shake your head. You know na, your Vani is not much to look at and she … Continue reading The shadow that brightened my life
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Hidden amongst the depths
October 1960; Kushner, Idaho Mark was adjusting the stand of the telescope while the other boys set up the tent for the night. After years of saving every cent, the trio had finally managed to collect enough funds to buy a telescope. It was a … Continue reading Hidden amongst the depths
Standing in the storm
The passing cyclone had brought in a storm. The trees were swaying violently in all directions and the rain was blowing rather than pouring. The windows rattled and the howling of the wind continued. It was the month of May, the peak of summer. But … Continue reading Standing in the storm
Under the moonlit sky
When a moonlit sky reveals
A day like today
Can a day change everything?
The remains…
I looked him from the corner of my eye. In the next compartment he stood. Never did I once smile, though our eyes met many a times. So many things to say but, in those fleeting moments all I could do was look … Continue reading The remains…
That’s what I hear
Is it correct what you hear?
The magic in a biscuit
Can a biscuit shape your life?
A pickle for a reason
Now this is a pickle for the season and yes for a reason. Made with farm fresh ingredients; ginger root, turmeric root, ambe halad ( mango Ginger is the closest I can get), amla ( Indian gooseberry) green chilles, lime juice and salt. Just a … Continue reading A pickle for a reason
Our friend up North
Is it in your bucket list- going way up North to see the spectacular Aurora Borealis in the skies while you watch the Arctic icon; the polar bear on land?The polar bear has been one of my favourites since the age of three when my … Continue reading Our friend up North
Eclectic inspirations 