Building Blocks

Rome was not Built in a day, Nor  Is character. A person today is, An amalgamation of all his yesterdays  Put together. The undying love Showered on him  By his parents. The lessons of life  Learnt From his teachers. The silly fights  That he had  With his siblings. The buffoonery  Enjoyed   With friends. The movies  That …

Blurred Lines

The black man opened the brass door wide For the petite white lady to step inside. Barely a nod, her head held high Her heels clicked as she walked by. Meanwhile, across the street A bearded Muslim bumped into a Hindu priest  Shooting contemptuous glares and silent accusations  They moved on in opposite directions. A …

The thorns are there for a reason

Life as we know it Is a roller coaster ride  A series of ups 'n downs  Afflict all far and wide. The ups keep us happy- While we bask in its glory We forget that things  Won't always be hunky dory. Then strike the downs  Quite out of the blue, they pounce Making us low …

Kitchen6 – A culinary extravaganza

During the past year, I have had the privilege to go places, mostly impromptu. While such trips may have its downsides, there's a certain thrill to the whole thing. When you plan and go, the seemingly endless wait for the big day to arrive can drive you up the wall. In this case, you decide, …

Making of a militant pacifist

Sometimes the aftermath of dealing with 'difficult' people can be a complete hangover. You feel drained and exhausted. You have to slowly get up and pick up the pieces and put them back together to get life rolling again. The need to get rejuvenated is essential. I am sure we all have our own share …

13 Ways to Combat Depression

If you are depressed and you know it, read on to find out ways that can help you lift your own spirits. Travel Basically any vacation, whether long or short, near or far, adventurous or relaxed, works! The idea is to get away for a while for a refreshing change of scene. While on your …

A Ray of Hope

There are few sayings more humane than 'Charity begins at home.' Because charity is not just about giving alms for the needy. It can be a warm smile, a bear hug, a word of thanks, appreciation or praise. It can be a three course meal, a bottle of water, or even a recharge coupon. It …

5 Reasons you should go on a Cruise

1. It's therapeutic. A cruise trip is an excellent means of relaxation meets fun. You can watch a movie at the theatre or enjoy a live show, plan a candlelight dinner with your partner or order food to your room, dare to rock climb or scuba dive, swim or play basketball, or just let the …