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Writing on Sand
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Try hard as we might, pride ourselves to sky as we can, all writing vanishes soon under crashing waves. Our words last just as long as waves hit them on the shore. Our words are like the waves themselves, whose life goes the minute they touch sand. But then, sometimes questions are more important than answers. Sometimes, waves matter more than the unending ocean. My quest is to go beyond them, and as far as to touch the horizon...
Recent Posts
Ruchika case: Thank You...
It is with utmost sincerity and deepest regards that I address this letter to the government of India, the supreme power, to the judiciary, the almighty, the politician, who surpasses all these, and the cop, who enjoys the love and benevolence of the...
Gimme a break please!
Wondering from what? It's from travel that I want a break.My travel schedule began on November 18 to Bangalore. After a few days in my home city, it was time for a quick stop at Chennai and from thereon, to Hyderabad. Back to home sweet home (wish I ...
For want of a decent bathroom
Half way into an 18 hour wedding event, a minor skirmish broke out between the bride's family and the groom's. The sides avoided using loud voices or bad words, but all the same, it put the bride's family in a spot. And caused some embarassment for t...
Auto tales across cities
Mumbai autorickshaws are called `ricksha' by the local commuters.Chennai rests easy with the name `auto'.You can hop into a Mumbai autorickshaw in the dead of the night. He will drop you home and give you back the exact change.You can hop into any au...
Kids today....did you say?
Am in the middle of backstage madness at my cousin's wedding, splitting hair over the non-stop movement through the door and keeping an eye on some jewellery camouflaged in messy old travel bags.Guests, mostly women, are moving in non-stop to change ...
I Found my Indian Meera
My quest for an Indian Meera has ended. In my blog post dated November 8, I had spoken of the disgust at finding Meera figurines imported from China.During my sojourn to Hyderabad this week, a quick trip to Shilparamam, the permanent crafts bazaar th...

