There are authors whose books have been a part of your reading life for years. And then there are authors whose reputation you know even if you haven’t actually read them. Jeffrey Archer is one of those authors for me. I have to confess that I am not a Jeffrey Archer reader. His novels have…
Book Review: Brave Inked Emotions Volume 2: Stories of Courage, Resilience and Hope
Some books entertain us. Some inform us. And then some books make us pause, close the book for a moment and think about life. Brave Inked Emotions – Volume 2 is one such book. Compiled and edited by Roma Gupta Sinha, this anthology brings together 36 real-life stories written by different authors. The stories are…
Book Review – Forget Me Not by Lavanya Krishnamurthy
A Medical Thriller Where Memory Becomes the Biggest Mystery What would you do if you woke up one morning and discovered that you had forgotten your entire past? Not just the embarrassing moments or painful memories, but the people you loved, the choices you made, the relationships you built—and even the person you once were?…
From the Angan to the Drawing Room: How Our Homes Changed With Us
Have you ever wondered why a house has a drawing room, dining room, bedroom, kitchen and living room? Today, we take these names for granted. A house plan comes with boxes neatly labelled: Living Room. Dining. Master Bedroom. Kitchen. But it wasn’t always so. For much of human history, people did not divide their homes…
Life After 60: A New Chapter, Not an Ending | Musings After 60
There is something curious about crossing sixty. People begin to speak to you differently. Some assume you have slowed down. Some assume you have everything figured out. Some think retirement means you have finally reached the stage where life is supposed to become quiet, predictable and comfortable. And perhaps the strangest assumption of all is…
The Freedom Trail of Ahmedabad: India’s Independence Story
The Freedom Trail of Ahmedabad: Walking Through India’s Independence Story Ahmedabad is often described as a city of textiles, trade, food and heritage. But there is another story woven deeply into its streets—the story of India’s freedom struggle. Long before the Sabarmati Riverfront became a favourite evening destination, before Ahmedabad became a bustling modern metropolis,…
Growing Up with Neem Trees: Childhood Memories and the Magic of Nimboli
Sweet Memories of a Bitter Tree: Growing Up with Neem Berries Some childhood memories refuse to fade, no matter how many decades pass. They return quietly, often triggered by something as simple as an article, a familiar fragrance, or the sight of an old tree. Today, reading about the health benefits of neem berries, or…
If Chanakya Had WhatsApp… My Misadventures as His Overworked Assistant
A humorous time-travel tale about ancient India, modern technology, and one very demanding strategist! “History is written by the victors,” they say. Clearly, they never met the assistant. One ordinary afternoon, I was happily sipping masala chai, arguing with my laptop about WordPress plugins, when my smartwatch beeped. “Congratulations! You have won an exclusive Time…
The Power of the Audience
Sometimes the Greatest Role in Life Isn’t Under the Spotlight “Please take your seats. The show is about to begin.” We’ve all heard those words. Instinctively, we settle into our chairs, waiting for the curtain to rise. The lights dim, the stage comes alive, and for the next few hours, our eyes remain fixed on…
Neerja’s Musings: If My Blog Were a Chocolate Factory
Neerja’s Musings: Welcome to My Chocolate Factory “Every blog is a factory. Some produce chocolates. Mine wraps memories, journeys, recipes, reflections, and life lessons into little bites of sweetness.” If Neerja’s Musings were a chocolate factory, it wouldn’t be a giant industrial plant with machines churning out identical bars. It would be a warm little…