Onam Pookalams 2017

Happy Onam, everyone! The festive season in India has begun and I am happy that this year again, I have Pookalams from LP’s home in Bangalore to share with you all. For those of you who have been around, LP is a regular here. For the last three years, she had all of us peek … More Onam Pookalams 2017

Onam Pookalams 2016

Happy Onam, everyone! It’s that time of the year again when floral carpets, food, and happiness adorns the house of every Mayalayee. Onam is one of those rare festivals which is celebrated by a state. How beautiful is the thought that no religion or caste can come in between the festivities! Each of the ten … More Onam Pookalams 2016

Goodbye 2015

I was confused – Gratitude List for December or 2015 round-up on this space like last year. Heart won over logic and here’s how my 2015 went by. In a jiffy, right? I feel that speed every year and I also think that the present is an exception. In reality, it is not. The pace … More Goodbye 2015

#MicroblogMondays – Christmas is here

Christmas has changed the look and feel of Hong Kong. Every other building is well decorated with lights and Christmas trees are set up. The festivities, the celebrations and carols can be heard all around. Malls have “Jingle Bells“, “Joy to the world” and “Rudolf the red nose reindeer” playing on an infinite repeat mode. Sales, … More #MicroblogMondays – Christmas is here

The way I am..

Every one is unique in their own ways. Somethings set us apart and somethings get us on the same page. With friends or colleagues, this particular conversation gets me to think about myself. One subject where I am never inclined to invest my energy and time. With Diwali approaching and knowing all that it means … More The way I am..

Holi Hai!!

When I was growing up, I was not very fond of Holi, the festival of colors. I found it too messy and being the one who would always stand still and let others apply color, I used to think what the point is? The colors, the chemicals, the enormous efforts involved in scrubbing the body … More Holi Hai!!