“Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high”- Quotes the Viswa Kavi Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore to the 21st Century World. Calcutta, May 7th 1861 (Bengali: Baisakh 25th), in an auspicious celestial bliss, the legendary Bard, an... (Continue reading)
Mayhem it is, When the wind surges on to kiss the treetops, Fuelled by the rhapsodies of turbulent rain drops. All goes quiet once the leaves are drenched, Bowed down, by the love offered. The whirly wind leaves delighted, Humming... (Continue reading)
We women love to look our best on all occasions. Be it a birthday party, a baby shower, convocation, or a wedding. Pedicures, facials, spa sessions, we do it all-to stand out in the crowd. But what is it that... (Continue reading)
Symptoms of fever invisible language deficient to express void familiar surroundings loiter fond thoughts back and forth. Whirlwind romance without ado into oblivion In the vast expanse barren existence, anomalous amidst fully blossomed canopies Clouds of despair engulfing. The flower... (Continue reading)
His eyes focused on the kite, Flying above the tree, His lips moved in unison with others, And words came rhythmically. Repeating the words uttered by class prefect They were practicing mathematic tables; His mind focused neither on the kite,... (Continue reading)
We die, us women, Such everyday deaths, In our everyday lives, Resurrected by sorrow, only to die again. We are ripped From our mothers womb A haven, you would gladly give your sons A privileged lot, where you forgo nature’s... (Continue reading)
They were in love, long chats and text messages were the proof. Then Vinita lost the mobile phone, lost the phone numbers. The love story ended. Every pervasive technology has a significant effect on society and it is no different... (Continue reading)
The veil of darkness fell As refreshing dawn emerged, The stretch of silence snapped As feathered friends twittered. A wish to watch their frolic, I peeped through the pane, Oh, but I could perceive Only a number to name. A... (Continue reading)
It was one of those rare occasions when the modern paintings of M V Devan and some others were being exhibited in Thiruvananthapuram and I came across my teacher Sri Ayyappa Paniker (not yet Dr Ayyappa Paniker) standing in front... (Continue reading)
The other day, I and my wife were strolling in a mall, just to while away time, rather than intent on any purchase, and we saw a girl child about four or five year old, creating a ruckus in a... (Continue reading)