LOCAL Review of Nanda Devi written by Sandeep Madadi. It is a fascinating and engaging account of his expedition to one of the toughest mountains in the world. ON EXPEDITION….. It is like going on an expedition with the author. His detailing feels like real-time updates. As I was going through the book, page after…
Princess Lhea & Her Human family
Hey there, I am princess Lhea and I am sharing my home with my human, Mr AK. AK is my dad. He calls me princess Lhea. As the sun rises and the birds start chirping, dad’s alarm rings. I have yet to understand, why dad needs an alarm to get up. I do not need…
That Secret Passage in University Library!
Long ago, I was studying for my master’s degree in Physics at a university in Haryana. I was staying in the women’s hostel and our warden Ms Sethi was a grey-haired lady whose eyes were bright and she was always ready to help and counsel the hostel mates. She has solutions to every problem. Her…
Book Review Of “Traces & Memoirs, Stories of You & Me”
TRACES AND MEMOIRS – STORIES OF YOU AND ME BY CHINMAYEE GAYATREE SAHU is a collection of 26 stories, set in the contemporary times. True to the title, these stories are of everyone and for everyone. It is easier to connect with the characters and the flow of the stories as the reader may find…
Book Review Of “Mahagatha -100 Tales From The Puranas”
“Mahagatha – 100 Tales From The Puranas” by Satyarth Nayak is a “must read” book for everyone who has an interest in Hindu mythology. Satyarth has penned the stories in easy-to-understand, simple and effective language. He has brought the age-old wisdom of Puranas to ordinary people. Puranas, as the name points out are the storehouse…
My Christmas Memories!
Christmas celebrations in my childhood were about enacting a play about Christ’s birth in the local church. Then going to our teacher’s homes to eat goodies and receive gifts. 😁It went on for a full 8 years till I passed my class 8th from the local mission school. It was nearby and so many from…
Of Marriages and Madness
“Of Marriages and Madness”, written by Sacheth is a collection of eight stories. The stories appear to be as real and near as if happening in the neighbourhood. The author has recorded the contemporary reactions and understanding of relationships between married couples. Language is simple and easily understandable. The stories have a steady flow of…
My visit to Statue Of Unity
The Statue of Unity (SOU) is just about four hour’s drive from Ahmedabad. It took me almost four years to visit this beautiful eco-tourism place which is just at a distance of 200 km. We were contemplating visiting this place for quite some time but somehow nothing materialized. My favourite time to go on vacation…
My Daily Routine
Routines – Sequence of Actions Regularly Followed. And I hate routine. Just like the famous dialogue of Rajesh Khanna from the film Amar Prem – “Pushpa, I hate tears 😢” Routine and habits make your life easy and there is no doubt about it. As far as I am concerned, my daily routine changes as…
A Private Conversation Between Ms. DD and Me
I write my daily diary after finishing all my daily chores. My day ends with a card session of three games of rummy with RB and a video call with my younger son, who lives “saat samandar paar”. After that, I take a half an hour session of leg massage on the machine and this…