Category: Slice of life

Writing science fiction…

The challenge of sci-fi is that a new world with all its dimensions has to be imagined. It has to be populated by characters – living or machines – that are distinct, yet remain plausible. Keeping it believable – that is the key.

Ladakh Unplugged

Originally posted on PUJYA PRIYADARSHNI:
Ladakh – the word instantly paints a mesmerizing image of rugged and snow-clad Himalayas playing hide and seek with pristine water bodies and colorful monasteries on an endless horizon of clear blue skies. While for the well-versed traveler, Ladakh is a must-do, for most Indian audiences, a lot of credit…

Struggling to write…

Words are my friends, my refuge and my constant engagement. As long as they swirl in my head, pushing me to write, I feel alive and alert.

The place called home

Home – the more I think,  it seems to be a phenomenon. Originating deep from within,  spreading in widening concentric circles, it keeps expanding its scope.

WoMEN – the fading gender binary…

As our landscape evolves, we will have to be accommodative, compassionate and inclusive, not because we are ‘women’, but because the future tide should not rise to the advantage of a select few like it did in the past.

About friends…

A friend is “a person who you know well and who you like a lot, but who is usually not a member of your family”.

The Holy Gluttony!  

While most trips are a detox for the mind, try Amritsar to shock your system and reinvigorate the taste buds that have been dampened by standardized and cosmopolitan tastes. Could this be the new mantra for rejuvenation? Well, Amritsar will give you ample food for thought…

Shifting Sands

For me, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer came to epitomize the living cultural heritage of Marwar that straddles the past and present together with a vision for the future. These cities extol their history, culture, cuisine and people with pride and charm giving one hope for the many other regions of India to learn and emulate!