It has become a commonality these days ... the categorical declaration that a composer's music is no longer as charming as it used to be or that a movie lacks the magic that is so becoming of a director. And the bad news spreads like wildfire, as the ill-informed opinion is cheered and loved by … Continue reading On lost charm and magic
Category: Opinion
An ode to the sparrow
"A thing of beauty is a joy forever: Its loveliness increases; it will never Pass into nothingness; but still will keep A bower quiet for us, and a sleep Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing." And it took another poet to make me realize what John Keats actually meant. Of everything I have … Continue reading An ode to the sparrow
Vicious circle of mansplaining Part 2
Continuing from where I left yesterday, maybe I should just start explaining what it is before ...oh no, here they are with Chapter 2 Exercises in sentence completion But there are more pressing issues that need to be fixed. Like my bindi. We are now at Chapter 3 or It does not matter if … Continue reading Vicious circle of mansplaining Part 2
What do I say ? (or) The vicious circle of mansplaining Part 1
When I first heard about Female Suffrage, I thought it was a reference to the suffering of a woman. Well no, actually female Suffrage was a successful movement that resulted in women having a right to vote. This means, a woman has a right to an opinion on how the nation is being governed and … Continue reading What do I say ? (or) The vicious circle of mansplaining Part 1
The Cup Of Life
To sum it up, the weekend of 15 July and the run up to it was one of the most exhausting and exhilarating stretches in recent times. While I felt spent out by the time France lifted the World Cup, my initial feeling of all the matches ending in a damp squib were replaced by … Continue reading The Cup Of Life
An elixir for all of us
A review of Elixir - A novel by Sinjini Sengupta Have you also wondered like me what drives someone to suicide? Why is depression spreading at epidemic proportions in the recent times? Why, despite having everything the society sees as success, do people slip into this abysmal pit? The recent suicides of Kate Spade and … Continue reading An elixir for all of us
When I tried DIY Soap making
With immense pleasure, I announce that I have ventured into soap making. This inspirational journey began after watching a few minutes of many soaps and wondering if I can pull off this feat. How to make a soap, sitting in the comfort of your home Write each of the below lines on different pieces of … Continue reading When I tried DIY Soap making
Vivegam Mayhem
I love illogical movies. This exquisite taste of mine gives me an opportunity to choose from a plethora of special movies tailor made for me. And trust me, being made with the noblest of intentions, they never disappoint. Just so you know, this is one of the most difficult genres to make. It represents the … Continue reading Vivegam Mayhem
Happy Women’s Day?
The past week, marketers have left no stone unturned in reminding me about my gender. Happy Women's Day, the SMS says, Celebrate womanhood with a 10% discount (Eh, what?) . On a normal day, I have to obsessively remind my telecaller that I am a woman, in the midst of a continuous string of references … Continue reading Happy Women’s Day?
Cell Mate
I love circles. In addition to a gentle reminder of thy physical shape, they also fill one with hope and color and patterns and the possibility of a smiling person's face on them. My fascination and appreciation for this shape only seems to grow with time. Mangoes, ice cream scoops, rasgullas, jamuns , rain drops, … Continue reading Cell Mate
