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Aiming for the Atypical
It doesn’t happen very often that a movie inspires or motivates me on various levels. But when it does, it will get to my blog. One such motion picture that stimulated me to write was Dangal (meaning ‘wrestling competition’ in Hindi). I was a bit late to witness this influencing sports drama, which happens to…
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New Year, New Beginning- Blog Update
Happy New Year 2017! I know I have been away from my blog and writing for a while now. Though I cannot state any justifiable excuses for my nearly half- yearly absence, I wish to sound reasonable by blaming various life circumstances. While I was lost learning life lessons the hard way, I missed waking…
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Cherry on Top- Rainbow
A boat ride through the floating gardens of Dal Lake, surrounded by beautiful houseboats and magnificent mountains was a pleasing experience. The evening was complete with a sudden drizzle of rain to enhance the surrounding serenity. The huge rainbow across the lake was a cherry on top, thus making the entire experience mesmerizing! No wonder…
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Big Fat Indian Feast of the Unknown
“Why are you still lounging around like a couch potato?? We are getting late for the wedding. Go, dress up now!”, my mom grumbled, as she put on her bangles. I continued to pretend ignoring her words, while aimlessly browsing through the channels on television. Though my fingers were busy clicking buttons on the remote…
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Look Up Above the Hill
The majestic president figures sculpted on the magnificent Black Hills are spectacular at Mount Rushmore! The view when I looked up the hill was definitely a treat to the eyes. These photographs were captured during my recent visit to South Dakota. When altitude evokes a mystical attitude with a view like this- Weekly…
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‘Beauty’- The Bane Of Every Woman’s Life!
Originally posted on Women’s Web Disclaimer: This post was written with an intention to highlight the impact/affects of the association of the word ‘beauty’ on women, particularly in Indian society. Any other implications drawn after reading are purely unintentional. Why is the beauty of women given so much importance? Men don’t need to look attractive to…
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Quote Challenge- Day 3
Final day of the challenge! My third quote from Paulo Coehlo’s The Alchemist. Be thankful for your health, before you start falling ill. Be grateful for your family and friends, before you start losing them. Be thankful for your present moment, before you start fearing the future. Be grateful for your hair, before you start…