Sita

Sita Sita, epitome of wisdom, loyalty and sacrifice Was she so speechless amidst patriarchy at play? Was she so meek, not to reprove her husband from sending her away? Janaki daughter of King Janaka and Sunaina was as beautiful as a newly bloomed lotus. Elder sister to Urmila, Mandavi and Shrutkirti was a vision ethereal, a … Continue reading Sita →

The Uncalled Call: My Story

I flipped on all the lights and brought a jar of cool water and glass from my little kitchenette to my somewhat spacious drawing room. Before flopping on the bean bag which was my routine. I turned on the Sony music system to a melodious Kishore- Asha number. That was also my … Continue reading The Uncalled Call: My Story →

Circus

CircusThe circus tent was enormous, ethereal, magical and vibrant.Father took me to observe and shoo away my despondence.I, a little amazed girl watching the beautiful ballerinas practicing.Scared to see the sharp eyed knife thrower tyrant brandishingI moved ahead … Continue reading Circus →

Ayasam: Epic Tale of King Gavi

It is 1800 BCE Saraswati valley civilization is at its peak. River Saraswati flows in the Aryavart with speed of a horse, coming down from the great Himawant and brings to her dwellers prosperity and fertility. It’s a tale of our forefathers, beginning and an end of an ancient civilization which buried itself with … Continue reading Ayasam: Epic Tale of King Gavi →

Rainbow

Rainbow~colours I perceive There is a rainbow in my heart, It showcases moods unending. I love to indulge that rainbow and bring out the spectrum of colours in my minds pews. Brandishing my mood on my sleeve. Writing poems and stories with many coloured weaves. The Violet makes me serene, calm and quiet. I ponder … Continue reading Rainbow →

Song of life, A Poetic Retelling of Mahabharata

Song of Life A Poetic Retelling of Mahabharata Pleased to announce, the kindle release of my book, Song of Life, poetic retelling of Mahabharata Mahabharata the epic poetry with 24000 shlokas is worlds largest poetry is imprinted on Indian mind. There are numerous adaptations, interpretations and depictions of Mahabharata. Every state of India has stories … Continue reading Song of life, A Poetic Retelling of Mahabharata →

Beautiful Mhow

#BeautifulMhow #Mandu #DrAmbedkarMemorial #Indiansmustpreserve #Ourlegacy Mhow is a cantonment town located near Indore, Madhya Pradesh. This was my second visit to Mhow. I had been here in 2006 when my son was barely one and hence hardly explored the place. This time though my visit was short I had decided to make the most … Continue reading Beautiful Mhow →

Growing Wings to Fly

Dedicated to all wonderful women trying hard to free themselves of humiliation, undue compulsions, hardships, restrictions in marriages Who is free of burdens? I thought, Tears flowing incessantly, body perspiring in panic, having knots in stomach Trying to unshackle myself from prisons innumerable, Failing, losing breath; falling into an abyss deplorable Journey of my life … Continue reading Growing Wings to Fly →

A Journey from Guwahati to Machhiwara

Journey from Guwahati to Machhiwara: I got the opportunity to read this book a few days back, I didn’t had a slightest inkling of what kind of stories I would get to read in this book. When I started reading it I realised the book has stories on variety of topics. Some are urban, others … Continue reading A Journey from Guwahati to Machhiwara →

Imagination

Imagination, life is a creation God is the master sculptor And man is his best invention Then it was man’s turn to let loose his imagination He used all his faculties, made way in water, land and breeze Numero Uno was the cave man with the invention of the wheel Paving way for generations; … Continue reading Imagination →