Category: Perspective
From the Tales of Dancing Peacocks
“No, no mother, I do not want to dance!” Veera shouted and threw her ankle bells on the ground. Jaya…
When there is nothing to do
There is nothing to do right now. I am on a planned stay-cation, probably for the first time in my adult life. My…
Happy birthday…to me!
It’s getting closer. The countdown is on. No, I am not talking about the arrival of Spring. Although after surviving…
Here lies happiness…and a pair of high heels
“Happiness is a choice”, “What’s more important than happiness?”, “I want my kids to be happy”…these and other such themes…
Pick a Day, any One Day and Play the Game
Pick a day, any one day and pretend that everything that happens on that day is happening for you. Imagine…
Kira (We The Living) and Nandini (Red Oleanders)
When I read the book ‘We the Living’ the first time, I could not understand the ending. The author, Ayn…
Take the First Step and then Do NOTHING!
Let me ask you this – those of you who go through the monotony of a daily routine, do you…
Facebook, what’s on your mind?
Do people write diaries these days or is that an outdated concept now? I mean before I go too far…
Light at the End of the Tunnel – Playing the Game
“There is no light at the end of the tunnel” I said to myself. I was irritated. Nothing that I…
For the Simple Joy of Learning
“Coursera has added 17 new university partners” the e-mail in my inbox announced. With the introduction of these new universities,…
One Day at the STOP Sign
On many mornings as I am driving, I suddenly have to hit breaks and stop. There is a part of…