Its like walking holding the hands of history while the flowers, green lawns and guards blowing their whistles keep you rooted in the present.
Goa in the rains…
Goa in the rains is mystical, romantic and memorable….
Moscow: Mighty, Majestic and Magnificent! by PujyaPriyadarshni
In an interconnected world, Moscow’s charm emanated from its very distinct identity and an almost alternate idea to what one had always conceived as developed and ideal.
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…
A Discerning Review of Ascendance
When men and women don’t need each other: A review of Sadhna Shanker’s Ascendance Gautham Shenoy June 30, 2019 https://factordaily.com/sadhna-shanker-ascendance-scifi-review/ On a distant planet called Elone, in the distant future, live two ‘species’ antagonistic to one another. Given their violent past – that began on their home planet, and continued even after this new planet was…
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.
Inspiring a different generation
The struggle for equality is far from over. It still resonates in the pristine surroundings in the USA and in the chaotic humdrum of India. We are all a part of it, and our legacies guide and lead us.
An insightful review…
Even by the end, you can’t guess how the two sides could resolve their differences, you know that you need to hold on tight and trust her imagination. Because the ending, when it comes, blows you away!
Bodhgaya Global Dialogue
She asked insightful questions on the impact of being Indian on the book and the underlying thread of violence. Made me think!
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