“We are not trapped by our thoughts. What we generally do, however, is create thoughts that trap us.” ― Joshua David Stone I spotted this tree in Srinagar. Strange as it may seem, I could not find a way to go to the other side. Then it struck me that some things are meant to be … More #ThursdayTreeLove – 35
“Think of all the beauty still left around you and be happy.” ― Anne Frank This tree stands tall at the entrance of Mehrangarh fort in Jodhpur besides a structure … More #ThursdayTreeLove – 33
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
Being parents is a hard thing. They bring little ones in the world and then many feel they own their progeny. But is it really so? Dare you marry the girl next door. She doesn’t belong to our caste. How can you study arts? No one is our family is a graduate in arts. Dare … More It’s D for Dare you #AToZChallenge
I don’t remember how we started planning our travel to Andaman & Nicobar Islands. All I know is that we wanted to get out of Bangalore and travel to a new place during mid-December. My mind was a bit inclined towards Sri Lanka. VT suggested Andamans and I remember agreeing. Then I got swamped with … More Andaman adventures – some facts and a glimpse
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
Rakshabandhan or simply Rakhi is a Hindu festival celebrated in many parts of India. In simple words, Raksha bandhan means “Bond of Protection”. The festival celebrates the love and duty between brothers and sisters. It is also popularly used to celebrate any brother-sister relationship between men and women who may or may not be biologically related. On … More Some fun facts about Rakshabandhan
A three-day weekend for Independence day and sneaking out of the city was on my mind. These are the days I wait for when the list of the year’s holidays is published. However, this time, friends were not too keen and VT and I could not make up our minds. The result? A long weekend at … More Independence day in pictures
I am a Principal. Managing the school, the staff, and the children, My work is my inspiration. Classes, examinations, and admissions, Sometimes, I take strict actions. I make the rules and I lead by example, To build careers, I take informed decisions. Staying strict yet being kind, I always keep personal interests behind. My students are … More #WomenAtWork – A Principal
These officers are partners right from the time they are recruited. One afternoon, during my commute to the other work location, I saw them crossing the road. They were in sync, their steps were measured and they were focussed on the task in hand. No smiles and no distractions. No smartphones and no chatting. No photos … More Partners
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