Yamini Vijendran's Blog, page 9
November 15, 2013
The Strange Ways of Fate
One thing I hate above most things, in Oscar Wilde style, is to have to change out of my pajamas and step out to buy grocery on the days when nature reminds me I am a woman. And when you … Continue reading →
November 13, 2013
Caught in the Crossfire
That frail guy from Mahabharata, who was strong enough to bestow five sons on Kunti, but left his mortal coil out of sickness before he could warm the throne. He was the one I remembered first when I heard the … Continue reading →
Diwali Nostalgia
As I ride behind my husband in the bike, with the son sandwiched between us, I gaze at the twinkling lights dotting the houses lined along the road. Homes, shops, even chai-walas, are adorned with rows and rows of serial lights, all dancing to … Continue reading →
The Dacoit Disguise
When I came to Pune from Chennai, three years ago, newly married, and joined work here, the first thing that baffled me was the number of girls on the streets who covered their faces with scarves while traveling. In fact, … Continue reading →
November 9, 2013
The Lost Spark
’38 Missed Calls,’ the screen read. All in a span of ten minutes. He wondered what was going on. A look at the phone time and a small mental calculation told it was afternoon in India. Surely she knew it … Continue reading →
November 6, 2013
Mangalam Bhava!
The word Mangal is an oxymoron in its own right. In most of the South Indian languages and even in Sanskrit, it means prosperity and wellness. We bless people to have shubh mangal in their lives. Mangal, the planet itself, … Continue reading →
October 29, 2013
Martians Vs. Venusians
About a month ago, this new channel appeared among the cluster of English movie channels on my Dish TV – Romedy Now. It was evident from the name that it was to carry romantic and comedy films. And instantly, it … Continue reading →
