Amsterdam – of hope, joy and discovery

Originally posted on PUJYA PRIYADARSHNI:
?????????I could sense the glare of the receptionist, the bell-boy and the bystanders in the lobby.?Perhaps, it’s the Indian outfit like always, I thought brushing away the hint of self-consciousness.? ?????????“So, where are you coming from? They still must wear masks there,” Rolf, the manager, remarked casually as we waited…

Launch of ‘Arohan’

‘Arohan’ is science fiction published in Hindi by Rajkamal Publications. It is the translation of the English ‘Ascendance’ brought out by Rupa Publications in 2018

     Break the Bias

If there is more than a century to go, before we finally ‘Break the Bias”, then every International Women’s Day we need to take stock of and find ways to address the  challenges that emerge on the journey.

Peacock Chronicles – 6

Sometimes I wonder how the birds know that it is the time to dance and celebrate? This integration with nature, being attuned to its rhythms and moods – we seem to be losing it

Headed for the moon …..

The next time you see the moon shining brightly in the night sky, imagine that soon it will be inhabited by humans living and working there. Humanity’s journey of moving towards other planets would then have actually begun.

Peacock Chronicles – 5

The beautiful peacocks are a delight to observe everyday. They keep us company and enhance our lives.

The flavor of wine

There is always something incredibly beautiful and new from mixing and meshing – be it of time, flavor or culture.