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October 10, 2020
Essay: The Cowshed from the Archives By Sudha Subramanian — KITAAB
In this personal essay, Sudha Subramanian takes a walk down the memory lane, triggered by the death of a loved one. I never knew I had so many memories tucked in the deep recesses of my brain, because I didn’t know some of them existed. The news that glowed on my screen probably triggered the […] … Continue reading Essay: The Cowshed from the Archives By Sudha Subramanian — KITAAB →
September 8, 2020
Understanding the meaning of beauty
The present times, cooped at home reminds me of so many things. One of the times, I am transported to, is Almaty. In my head, Almaty is almost dreamy. Snow capped mountains surround this tiny and almost sleepy city, a frozen lake that is breathtaking, apple orchards in the backyard, long straight roads full of … Continue reading Understanding the meaning of beauty →
July 13, 2020
Let Girls dance to the song of Algebra
Image Credit : Gulf News A small picture was circulating in social networking sites, recently. A photograph brimming with sweet words — “Hi Darling. Use my ATM card, take any amount out, Go shopping and take your friends out for Lunch.” These words were followed by the PIN for the card which was a complicated … Continue reading Let Girls dance to the song of Algebra →
June 21, 2020
The gift shop in my phone
When I was a little girl, I didn’t know much about the symbol of love — heart. The two floral curve, meeting at a pointy end below was something I learnt about in high school. We giggled endlessly with our hands over our mouth as we drew them secretly in the pages and tore them … Continue reading The gift shop in my phone →
June 14, 2020
And then he was no more
I have a vague recollection of her — just a blurred image. I do not remember any other details. But, the boy she had come to pick up — I knew well. The mother had come to pick him up because, they were leaving that night for yet another trial of treatment. The boy seemed … Continue reading And then he was no more →
June 4, 2020
Coffee drinking is a holy affair for some
The smell was unmistakable. The surroundings — almost like how it used to be, back in the days. I was sitting in a small restaurant in the Southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The smell, the noise, and the bright white “rangoli”, or “kolam” in the local language — a small white design made from … Continue reading Coffee drinking is a holy affair for some →
Why birthdays are special, yet different
I will be celebrating my birthday next week and I am brimming with excitement. No, it is not a milestone number. Yet, something tells me I should celebrate this one. Not just that day, but the days leading to that and the days after that. When I was growing up, birthdays were special. For one, … Continue reading Why birthdays are special, yet different →
