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March 26, 2014
Launch of YSeeker and The LitLeague
It gives me immense pride and pleasure, both for myself, and the entire gang, to announce two new projects from the gang that brought you Hungwrimos. 1. YSeeker: A general-interest weekly e-magazine. The first issue with few articles are out today. 2. The LitLeague: Is an agency and network passionate about making the process of […]
March 3, 2014
Launch of Hungwrimos
Today, it is my pleasure and honour to announce the launch of a food portal “Hungwrimos“. Co-founded with eight other wonderful individuals, in alphabetical order: Arjun S Menon – The Groggy Master Jaibala Rao as The GodMother Nimisha Shirodkar as The Travelling Connoisseur Nirmal Jayaraj as The Selfless Baker Nithya Raghunathan as The Trippy Thinker Preethi […]
February 20, 2014
Book Spotlight: Tuki’s Grand Salon Chase
Tuki’s Grand Salon Chase by Parul Sharma The Blurb AFor most hairstylists, the move from the dingy Lovely Beauty Parlour to the upmarket Nancy’s Factory would be reward enough. Gifted, young Tuki though has her sights set on a bigger prize – her own salon! Her well-laid plans start going awry as […]
February 7, 2014
Grays Hill – Book Review
Grays Hill By Barbara T. Cerny The Blurb After her father committed suicide rather than face his mounting gambling debts, Oksana Wallingford knows she will have to work in order to keep food on the table and her younger brother, the new baron, in school. When her best friend finds her a position […]
January 30, 2014
Level 30 – The Greater Fool
Growing up as a kid I always believed that people were inherently good, and as they grow older they grow kinder, they become more caring and understanding, they become tolerant, they become more compassionate, they become wiser, and most importantly they become more loving, towards everyone. Unfortunately, they aren’t. Most of them are jaded, cynical, […]
1 To 30 – Can You Love Someone? Can Someone Love You?
Love, the most lethal force in life. You don’t think so? Let me share a story. There was once a guy, who was bullied, beaten, humiliated, destroyed, both physically and verbally. He was treated like shit, belittled, called worthless, used as a doormat and discarded when no longer necessary. Yes, He had people who loved […]
January 29, 2014
2 To 30 – The Collection and Unlearn Relearn
Every kid goes through a list of professions that they want to do when they grow up. The popular ones being actor, police officer, astronaut, solider, doctor, magician, business tycoon, president, or sportsperson (Depending on which game you grew up loving). On the other hand, slightly strange and unconventional ones like garbage collector, thief, sadhu, […]
January 28, 2014
3 To 30 – Mercury Retrograde
Mercury Retrograde, is an apparent motion of Mercury to move in the opposite direction (West to East) when compared to other planets (East to West). It is based on the observation from a particular vantage point, (A.K.A. Earth in our case), and is a visual appearance or illusion, as none of the planets move backwards […]
January 27, 2014
4 To 30 – Roamer – Journey of a Fool
Sitting in a small room, in front of two laptops, at 3 am, with the screen’s lights reflecting off the spectacles isn’t an uncommon sight. Having a big mug of green tea, which was piping hot 30 minutes ago, and hadn’t been touched since, wasn’t uncommon too. To people who knew, this was an abnormally […]
January 21, 2014
10 To 30 – Vishwa Visuals
January is always a special month for me, (Yes, yes I mentioned it in the “30 To 30” post too. Ok ok, I will move on, sheesh people). Starting over…. January has many special moments, and events which have been major turning points in life. It could be the birthday of a friend or relative, […]
