Tarang Sinha's Blog, page 18

The Computer Desk

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When I was leaving, she had asked if she could use my computer in my absence. I just nodded in approval, trying hard not to look at her. Whenever I look at her, my eyes tend to stay there for longer than necessary.

She is a writer. I was surprised to find her story in a magazine that I picked casually. It was a poignant story, her writing style...

Best Books I Read in 2019

So, Goodreads says that I've read 43 books in 2019. To be honest, this data is wrong. Because there are several books I didn't finish ( I wrote about very popular books that I couldn't finish in 2018 } but even unread books fall under read category on Goodreads even though you create a sub-category for 'did not finish', and it's unfair. Also I've read some short stories, quick 20-30 minute reads, but they are books on Goodreads.
Never mind. So, I think I've read some 35-36 books in 2019, which...

कुछ ऐसा हो कि...

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तुमहें जी भर कर देखना चाहता हूँऔर चाहता हूँ कि तुम भी कभीनज़रें मिलाओ।कुछ ऐसा हो कि तुम भी कुछ कहो,कभी तुम भी पयार जताओ।तुमहारे पास रहना चाहता हूँ,और चाहता हूँ कि तुम मेरे क़रीब रहो,इतने करीब कि जब कभी मैं तुमहेंछू लूँ तोछिटककर दूर ना हो जाओ।और ये ना कहो कि 'ये कया हरकत है?' 

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जो पयार तुमहारी आंखों में है,और कहीं नहीं।जो खुशी तुमहारी मुसकुराहट में है,और कहीं नहीं।जो सुकून इन बाहों के घेरे में हैऔर कहीं भी तो नहीं।अब सोचता...

Watercolor Painting: Paper Size

One of the most important lessons that I've learnt as a watercolourist is that paper is really important, even if you're a beginner. It actually defines your style.

Today, I'm talking about the size of the paper {we can talk about the quality and variety of the paper some other time, if you want me to do it}.

When I started painting, I realized that I did better on small sized papers. A5 size worked best for me. Then, gradually, I switched to A4 size. Now I'm trying on A3 size paper and...

Interpretation {Salvation Of A Saint}: Bookbytes 2

Welcome to another edition of Bookbytes.

I really enjoy reading thrillers, psychological thrillers. The Girl On The Train made me realize that I could enjoy this genre. All these years, I had kept myself restricted to romance or drama, even though I had been an avid reader.

I've read several psychological thrillers by now but Keigo Higashino is my favourite and Salvation Of A Saint by this author is my absolute favourite! Gripping, cleverly crafted, intelligent storytelling. Storytelling...

There's Something About This Quote: Book Bytes 1

Hello everyone! Today, I'm starting a new section on my blog. It's called 'Book Bytes', which is inspired by a blogger friend Obsessive Mom who owns a book blog called 'Beat About The Book' . So, every first & third Tuesday, she shares a book quote or passage that touches her heart. I found this idea really interesting, as I love book quotes {I feel disappointed if I don't find any beautiful/thoughtful/interesting quotes in a book}, so thought to do it. If you like this concept, you can join in.

Book Review: Nobody's Child by Kanchana Banerjee

          Name of The BookNobody’ ChildName of the Author Kanchana Banerjee GenreCrime FictionName Of The PublisherHarper Collins IndiaNo. Of Pages323Price {Paperback} INR 236 {On Amazon}

'She's lost everything ...and when one has nothing more to lose, that's when they become fearless and unstoppable.'

___From the book

Nobody's Child is Kanchana Banerjee's second book, totally different from her first book { A Forgotten Affair }. It's a crime fiction with lots of secrets...

Forty Days

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Thankfully, I remember the name of the society he mentioned once. Just he didn’t mention that it’s very near to my house. It's a posh society. Suddenly, the image of my tiny flat flashes in my mind. I shake off the image, as the security guard asks for the details. 
I feel jittery, as the lift ascends. It's the first time I am visiting him. We are going to meet after forty days. I couldn't stop thinking about him in the last forty days. Strange and...

Watercolor Painting: Minimalism

'Simplicity, clarity, singleness: These are the attributes that give our lives power and vividness and joy as they are also the marks of great art.'
—Richard Holloway
Recently, I participated in an art challenge where we needed to paint using single colour {Monochromatic art}. And I really enjoyed that. Actually, I have realized that our painting sessions are much better if we use limited colours. That we {especially beginners like me} get a little confused when we use several colours for a pai...

What If I Tell You...

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I love this time we often spend together. Sometimes, just soaking the coolness of sunset quietly. Sometimes talking mindlessly about anything. Same time. Same place, sitting on the same rocks, watching the waves making countless trips.


And you! The way you smile while walking towards me. Or the way you narrow your eyes and I know you don't agree. The way you frown when you sense I am not okay. The way yo...