When Malala Yousafzai and Anne Frank became part of the same controversy in Ahmedabad, I found myself thinking about books, freedom and our right to read.
5 Things People Get Wrong About Disability
There are a lot of myths about disability, and most of them are way off the mark. People often assume that being disabled means your life is limited in all sorts of ways. But in reality, it’s just another part of who we are. My partner Ajay and I have dealt with these misconceptions head-on….
It’s in the details
it’s in the details. the way she combed your hair to the side and put a sparkly butterfly clip to hold it in place, yet it was always lopsided. the way you always saved the last piece of chocolate for someone special. it’s in his booming laughter and the way he twirled his sunglasses. it…
Musings for the year ahead- 2024
Our experiences are a treasure trove of life lessons. I love making note of these and taking them forward. 2023 had been a year that went by in a blink, so much so that it took time to actually recall everything that happened! Now, as I step into 2024 I thought of how I want this…
Moments shared in passing
She tells me about the antics her pets did today, and the meal she had. There was a visitor at home, she says, while Lionel Richie sings in the background. She’s got a new lip shade; she wants my opinion on it. I tell her it brings out her electric blue eyes. Another old man…
Echoes of meaning
An old friend visits every once in a while Over coffee, under a bare sunny sky, or when the world’s asleep we talk. we talk life we talk death An old friend visits every once in a while urging me to question every bit of me quantify what I am and demand an answer to…
Dystopian Dream
The city is painted with lights and coloursThe streets are crowdedThe noise from everyday life dins monotonously.Strangers cross pathsWith no second glancesThe sun rises, and it setsThe night comesBringing with it silhouettesSilhouettes of people, places, things, memories. The world is crowdedThe noise from everyday life dins monotonouslyThere’s an isolation even in the midst of everyone.An…
These chic qualities will always be sexy
While the idea of what’s alluring in a person is subjective, there are certain qualities that have stood the test of time beyond cultural norms, modernity, advancement of technology and yada yada. These qualities never fail to leave an impression. Here are some of my favourites:
Life lessons that led to breakthroughs
It’s been a while since I began noting down every little epiphany, every little lesson, learning that I gather from day to day life. And believe me, it has been so helpful, serving as reminders for when I doubt myself, when I need that little push, or simply when am reflecting. Let’s go! The easiest…
Almost…most of the time
Most of the time I feel alive. I love life and the little beauties that encompass it.Most of the time, the morning sunshine warming my cheeks makes me happyThe creepers curling on my window with new leaves sprouting tell me there is hope. Always. Most of the time I look forward to my morning coffee…
The Literary Affair 