My sweet Ajji I think the entire world knows that my Ajji (Granny) is my favorite person in the whole world. She is sitting here, across me, staring out of the window looking at three parrots sharing a fruit. To that she says, ‘look, it’s a family, the little one seems to be the son … Continue reading Ajji
Evenings, sunsets and everything in between.(This picture was not taken today.) Today I decided to take myself on an evening stroll. So I came up to the terrace and did just that. ..I let my mind go on a stroll. I let it wander and stray. I let it jump and observe. My mind went … Continue reading An evening stroll
The priceless 'diamond' is wished by one and many. 'Is that a diamond?', with a glint in the eye, is a question that we have gotten on a regular basis. Well, here is a story of this very precious stone that I came across. Her name is Diamond and no, this story is not fictional. … Continue reading A gem called ‘Diamond’.
Special moments of happiness! I arrived in Manipur on the 1st of March, this time only intending to stay for 15 days. But naturally, my first instinct was to be scared of the unknown, because I had to make this place my home very soon. And it does take A LOT to call any place … Continue reading Welcome home, you!
Dear Prateek, They say you are a phase and you will pass. Maybe they are right, maybe they aren’t. For me; however, that doesn’t matter. You write songs, you give them a simple melody, you touch hearts- mine you did, a couple of years ago. One horrific afternoon at work, dejected, I gave up on … Continue reading Dear Prateek
I love. It was that night when we were still clueless. We did not know what turn life was about to take. But take, it did. Our life changed that night, without us wanting it to. The way you looked into my heart that night, the way you touched my voice and how you caressed … Continue reading A lot changed that night.
Luftmensch (n.)Literal Translation: Air Person Under the moonlit sky, the two of them sat and stared at the absolute nothingness around them. With a look of content on their faces, both of them. It was only the second time that they had met, however it seemed to them like they had known each other for … Continue reading Luftmensch (n.) – An impractical dreamer
The joy of little things When was the last time you noticed a mother having a special moment with her baby? Or a beautiful yellow flower blooming from the otherwise grey cracked sidewalk? When was the last time you saw somebody’s eyes light up when they smile at their loved one? Do you remember the … Continue reading Little things
"There's a mountain top, that I'm dreaming of. If you need me, you know where I'll be" As the days go by, the realization slowly sets in. I will be leaving Bangalore soon. Bangalore- A city with immense traffic, ridiculous amounts of dust, chaos and noise. I developed a dust mite allergy, darker dark circles … Continue reading So long, Bangalore!
Crazy? Free! I quit my job recently. As of this moment, I am utterly jobless and moneyless. Some may worry, I, on the other hand, am elated. Here is why. I worked for a big corporate firm for about 2 and a half years. Money was good, chair was comfy, coffee was bearable (and free … Continue reading Reckless but/and happy.
Rucha Deshpande 