When you are in the midst of chaos, your mind can do either of two things – it can go into fight mode, or it can go into flight mode. I remained in neutral mode even though I had just been wheeled out of a surgery that had literally left my hand in a state […]
Fashion street was buzzing with activity that day. It was just a week before her best friend’s wedding and Anaya felt as if the whole world had RSVPed. Everywhere she went, everywhere she looked, there were hordes of shoppers, looking for fashion picks that would help them stand out. She was not sure whether it […]
Off beat travel during non peak season – here we come! Sitting by my desk and working as I lament the passing of Summer has put me in wishful thinking mode! This time, last year, during Independence Day, I was busy trudging along the grand peaks and falls of Ladakh, before my journey finished on […]
What do you do when the Winter blues set in? You head to the coast! But now, you can easily imbibe a cool coastal decor quotient right where you are without having to travel south of the equator. The soothing and subtle coastal touches can act like a whiff of fresh air when you step […]
‘Tis the season to stay in – but not in the kitchen by any means! Staying in during the chilly season does not necessarily mean staying out of touch. Winter is the universal holiday season where people are often seen flocking to meet and greet their near and dear ones. So how can you entertain […]
This is going to be a series of 60 blogs, dedicated to the process of writing my novel, The Godkiller. It took me 5 years, 60 months and thus the 60 blogs. This is the first one. Enjoy! Month 1: The beginning of the Godkiller The first month I spent writing the book was less […]
Are you one of those who loves the sound of a deadline whizzing by? Procrastination may be your adrenalin pumping mechanism, then. A report that had to be submitted yesterday is still on your desk. Tickets will suddenly get booked at midnight – just a few hours before travel. Bills that need to get paid […]
With great freedom, comes great responsibility. This is an often repeated phrase that we tend to remember during apt occasions like Independence Day. We are usually reminded of our duties as citizens during such days when the national consciousness is at its peak. Yet, freedom is an everyday phenomenon for some people – and how! […]
Sabyasachi is one of the most revered names in the Indian fashion industry. This designer has gone where very few mainstream designers had gone before, by choosing rare weaves and handloom heavy fabrics to marry them with an understated yet opulent style of his own. In this, he chooses to market not a label – […]
Why should you be a part of an anthology? First, let us understand what an anthology is. An anthology is a collection of stories or poems, or other pieces of literary work from the desks of many authors and poets. The number of contributors will vary depending on the size of the overall book or […]
