How To Escape From Fear
It was the first thought that came to her as she woke up. He was gone. And, soon, this bedroom, the house in whose eastern corner it sat, and the tiny garden outside with its gnarled old red hibiscus and the half-grown mango tree they had planted together, all those would be gone as well. It was the strangest feeling ever. A strange freedom. … Continue reading How To Escape From Fear
Being Martyr Hanumanthappa’s Daughter
I am now only one & a half years old, but I will grow up in this world hearing the fables of my father, Lance Naik Hanumanthappa. In his death he did what millions of us living beings put together could not do. He united the nation, inextricably, albeit for few moments, hours or days. It is a big ask during these days … Continue reading Being Martyr Hanumanthappa’s Daughter
Swami Vivekananda & What He Taught A 13 year old
Of all the remarkable things about Swami Vivekananda, I find him just as relevant to the privileged youth of today, as to the starving, directionless young Indians of the 19th century. In our technology infested homes buzzing with social platforms, videos and the entire self-obsessed world of internet, the greatest thing Swami Vivekananda taught me is selflessness. For when I looked up after hours … Continue reading Swami Vivekananda & What He Taught A 13 year old
Jaipur Lit Fest – A Sea of Stories
The illustrious Jaipur Literature Festival has been swiveled into different depictions for various people. For bookworms it opens up a wider spectrum to the literary world, a new excitement. For intellectuals it gifts opportunity to finger notorious brainy heads they wouldn’t normally meet. It is a colorful affair with pizza for holiday making families, while remaining the hottest selfie spot for everyone under 18 … Continue reading Jaipur Lit Fest – A Sea of Stories
How to Change from Dreamer to Writer
If you’re like me, you probably stumbled onto writing as the result of an entire child hood spent devouring books. Or perhaps it was a school teacher who once encouraged your stories, a supportive parent, or maybe it’s simply your own inherent, deep secret ambition to write. Whichever it is, I congratulate you! Even if you don’t think so, you’re one of the few … Continue reading How to Change from Dreamer to Writer
Road Accidents – Do we have no shame left?
A harsh truth has come out to me today. Fifty per cent of the time in a road accident in India, people die not of any ghastly injury but simply because nobody helped them. It’s true, as unbelievable as that sounds. Almost every day these accidents make headlines in newspapers; new articles preach awareness to the bystanders on roads. Reach out to the inhuman … Continue reading Road Accidents – Do we have no shame left?
Girl Army Cadet’s First Day
Street lights shone on the well paved roads with red and white bricks laid alternately on the sides. Even the numerous trees blowing in the wind had been planted in neat columns, and plain white buildings were uniformly placed in neat rows. It was a massive area but they couldn’t see very far because the horizon had blended into the dark night, and a … Continue reading Girl Army Cadet’s First Day
Bullying Through The Eyes of a 12 Year Old
Bullying in all its ugly forms & pains for the school child. P.S. This article was shortlisted for Reader’s Digest Magazine! Continue reading Bullying Through The Eyes of a 12 Year Old
When Kids Rule The World
Whether it be tackling their homework, racing to the school bus, or the cursed forgotten lunch box, kids take up a lot of a parent’s day. It also comes down to more solemn issues like their future or careers. But with all the child surgeons, authors and artists sprouting up these days, this might be the one area where parents needn’t fret anymore. And … Continue reading When Kids Rule The World
Eating out at Sarojininagar Delhi
I doubtfully eyed the small autorikshaw as all four of us squeezed inside, shifting and making space. The poor thing cringed. “Are you sure it’s fine carrying four people?” I asked the driver again, who looked optimistic despite the staggering weight on his vehicle. “Don’t worry madam,” he replied, “three is the standard carry but we will manage.” And he deftly pulled back the … Continue reading Eating out at Sarojininagar Delhi
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