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Murder in Mahim by Jerry Pinto My rating: 3 of 5 stars A ...

Murder in Mahim by Jerry Pinto My rating: 3 of 5 stars A murder mystery set in Mumbai and a retired journalist tries to solve it? That is a sure winner. And Jerry Pinto does it, with his evocative and easy narrative. The book starts off with a promise to entertain and engage with confidentContinue reading

Thank you for the GOODTIMES!

And just like that, another circumambulation of the earth will end. At the beginning of the year, I wanted to get past difficult and trying days. I had no dreams or even ambitions. A to-do list that declared tall tasks sat on my desk. But life takes you by the neck and dares you toContinue reading "Thank you for the GOODTIMES!"

Of Hats and walking sticks

He will celebrate his Grandfather's memory for many years to come, just like I do after 30 long years.

The Photograph

Everyone is dressed in white except the woman in a sash in the center.

You are OK.

The past week has been trying. I should have worked and tapped my fingers away on the keyboard.I should have read – books, stories, and articles.I should have worked on my diet – watched what I ate.I should have walked my daily quota of steps.I should have called. I should have spoken.I should have doneContinue reading "You are OK."

Looking back – 2022

  I started the year with only one dream – to prioritize myself. Looking back, it has been another 365 days full of accomplished dreams, travel, heartbreak, pain, grief, fear, love, smiles, blessings, and hope. It was a rainbow – everything life has to offer on a platter. My writing life took me to newContinue reading "Looking back – 2022"

Planet or Plastic?

It was a recent visit to a friend’s that has got me thinking.  Dinner plates with intricate patterns bordered the edges; cutlery gleamed in the moonlight; elegant water bottles – one too many for each; candles and super fine glasses for drinks. It looked perfect. Heck, it felt better than perfect. But, at the endContinue reading "Planet or Plastic?"

Story behind the Story!

Last month saw the publication of my story – Saying the name in a literary press called Roi Faineant.  A lot of people who read the story asked me  I was married nearly two and half decades ago.  Even at that time, this practice was widespread and relevant.  I worried when I got married. IContinue reading "Story behind the Story!"

The Kaapi Chronicles

We are meeting at a warm, airy, and cozy local cafe. The place is gorgeous, with natural light streaming through the tall windows. We settle on a long center table.A lady arrives with a big wide grin and hands us the menu. The card is long with a splash of color here and there. OurContinue reading "The Kaapi Chronicles"

A Meditative Walk

My stroll along the familiar tracks has a purpose.