HR Professional . Working Homemaker . Blogger . Wikipedian . Family Photographer . Engineer
If you are checking out this page, it means that my efforts to impress you worked! 😀 Thank you for stopping by!
I am a Bangalorean – as of today, been here for 8 9 10 11 17 years and Bangalore is home. I have a full-time job as an HR Professional and I love what I do. I also love to put my thoughts in writing – sometimes you will like the posts here and sometimes you will like them even more. I am a learner and I feel I have been writing ever since I was a kid and now I am regularly blogging. Oh yes, I am still a kid at heart. Inquisitive, happy and always busy! I also keep the kid in me alive by playing games like Candy crush, Free cell, Klondike, Sudoku, words, etc.
I enjoy spending my time with my husband (no pets and no kids and no plans) though with him I am always out of our house roaming around. We love to see different places and this is just one of the few similar interests we discovered.
You will see that this blog is about all things that make me happy, food and a lot of food for thought. Feel free to comment if you find something interesting and leave a message. It’s always good to know that what you read here, resonated.
If you are interested to know my professional angle, click here.
To know what my name means, have a look at #WhatsInAName.
P.S. During April 2014, I took up #zerotohero – Blogging 101. So, as part of Day one assignment, this page also talks about who I am and why I’m here.
happiness and food 
So glad to have connected with you. India has always fascinated me, and I look forward to seeing and hearing more about it from you. Food, who doesn’t love food 😀 Such a diverse background you have, but it sounds like you are having fun every step of the way. At the end of the day, that is what matters the most 🙂
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Loved your blog 🙂 am an Indian too though currently in the states 🙂 your blog reflects who you are and your personality which is really nice 🙂 following you noq!
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Hey Amruta! I am so glad you stopped by and decided to follow. Looking forward to our continued interactions.
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Lovely Blog.
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Thanks Rupali. Glad you stopped by. See you around:)
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Hey Parul! Presenting to you, the Leibster award! 😛 Do checkout my blogspost @ http://3cheers-to-life.blogspot.com/2016/06/leibster-award.html to flaunt the award and take it forward! 🙂
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Thank you so much!
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Hi, Greetings! I hope you are doing fine. Please may I know if you accept book for reading and reviewing? I have a book review request for The Calling. Thanks
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Hi there – these days, no. But yes – do tag me on twitter at @parul2411 and I can connect you with others.
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Hi I found you via the A-Z Road trip. I’ve just been reading some of your A-Z posts. Very interesting and thought provoking.
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I think you must be our first follower from Bangalore! Thanks so much for following Oh, the Places We See. And your place is one we would love to see. Your outlook on life, you pictures . . . so much to see on your site. Best wishes for much success! — Rusha
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Thanks Rusha! I think we were connected when I hadn’t moved to self hosted some 2 years ago. Lost touch but now glad to be back. See you around. 🙂
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Dear happinessandfood.com,
Just wanted to check if you accept outside contribution / sponsored posts.
I’m Varsha Chana – a freelance writer and digital marketer. I write similar articles about lifestyle/good food, so kindly guide me through with the process.
Looking forward to hearing back from you.
Regards
Varsha
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Can you write to me at sri.parul@gmail.com?
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Parul – I wonder why I never commented on your blog 😛 well I know I keep mentioning how well you write – simple and as if you speak reader’s mind. Keep up the great writing so that we can continue reading! I love watching your blog and love for writing, rather sharing your experience grow so wishing you many more wonderful years ahead! Happy new year and happy blogging 🙂
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Thank you so much Minakshi and I am so glad I have your support. Love and hugs!
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Hey Parul so here’s my tag for the last year’s review, do take a look at http://wp.me/p2Mxgu-1rA
Thanks a lot! 🙂
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Nice blog! Many of my former colleagues are from Bangalore. I always loved hearing their stories about what life is like in India!
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Lovely blog Parul; look forward to reading many of your posts
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Hi Rashmi – Thank you for stopping by. Welcome! Please do and I would love to know what you think.
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Hi there,
I am Himanshu, SEO Head at Getmyuni [www.getmyuni.com] and wanted to check with you about the possibility of guest blogging / getting a blog regarding us on your platform.
You are author on https://happinessandfood.com/
Getmyuni is a TimesInternet backed social college search platform which helps students choose the right college by giving them exhaustive information, student given ratings and reviews, engaging forums and a platform to connect with existing students/alumni.
The core essence of the blog will be about difficulty of college search and how a student should go about it – or you too can give us a topic. The blog will have a backlink to our platform. For the same we are happy to
make a nominal payment to blog on your platform
Let me know if you find this opportunity interesting and we could then discuss the next steps.
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Hi, Parul! I love stopping in to learn and grow from reading about your life. I nominated you for the Blogger Recognition Award in this post: https://nancykoziol.com/2017/02/07/blogger-recognition-award/
Keep writing and sharing — your words matter ❤
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You have a lovely blog! Your effort to impress has totally worked.. :).. Looking forward to your posts..
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Thank you Neetha. Welcome and looking forward to see you around.
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Happy Belated Holi greetings, Parul I have nominated you for the BLOG-AHOLIC award, sharing its link at http://wp.me/p2Mxgu-1ua – if you wish to see it, thanks a lot.
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hey! that’s so sweet of you. Thank you so much S. Really appreciate the gesture.
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This is so interesting….can’t wait to take a look. After all, who doesn’t want happiness and food in their lives? 😉
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Anitha – Can’t believe it’s you. Do you remember me? So glad you found the blog. Happy to have you around. 🙂
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I liked your page; its awesome and you are so inspiring, I marvel at the way you are doing so many things.. thanks for sharing !!
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Thank you so much Angela. Glad you feel that way 🙂
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Hi Parul, I have been following your blog for quite some time. Your posts are always thoughtful and interesting. I am a beginner in the blogging diaspora and I get inspired to write more and more by reading your posts. Stay happy and stay blessed always. 🙂
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Thank you so much Debarati. Really appreciate your words 🙂
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Hai Parul, You have a lovely blog. I love your writing and photography. Keep rocking!!
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Thank you Nasreen. I’m glad you stopped by.
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Do you accept paid guest blog?
If yes, kindly share your charges per post on the same email id.
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Hi Parul, I found you through Cee’s blog, and as I ave a great love for all things tree related I hope you don’t mind me contributing to your challenge.
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I am excited to have you join. The more the merrier 🙂 Welcome!
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So you are not from azamgarh??
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I’m from Azamgarh. Why that question?
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