You’re great enough
It doesn't happen very often but there are times I wish I was taller. It will be an understatement if I said I was not tall. I am short. Like, just 5 feet tall-short. Although most of the times I am quite conte... Read More...
The World is a Market and You are a Brand
"Kuch toh log kahenge, logo ka toh kaam hi hai kehna"
See, its pretty simple. People talk and that is the reason why they are called 'people' - faceless bubbles. But the choice is yours if you would want to wa... Read More...
Help Nepal @ Avant Garden, Houston
A Night of Dance and Art in support of Nepal!
Almost 50 days has reached since the first earthquake hit Nepal in April 25, 2015 with a magnitude of 7.8 Richter scale (USGS). Hundreds of aftershocks have been f... Read More...
The Motorcycle Diaries
-Che Guevara
The ubiquitous face printed on black tees of every young 'Che' fan wasn’t just another revolutionary who fought for the rights of deprived people and died as a martyr. He had fire and passion that... Read More...
Love, Interrupted
Love, interrupted. Why are we taught to be ashamed of sharing and declaring affections?
We were that magical age, sixteen. Three of us girls, talking quite seriously of what-we-wanted-to-be. When talk veered... Read More...
Warmth of a soulmate
Your fragrance spreads away in the small space that we just made ours. You say, you can’t imagine this is the moment that you and I are sharing this glass of tasty red wine. I wished that I was those tiny dropl... Read More...
The turning point
What intrigues you most? What is that which drives you the most? What are you passionate about? What do you want to do in your life? As simple as it sounds, this is probably the most difficult question for most... Read More...
Almost Died, But Here I Am
Death is inevitable. My mother once told me, “Life is like riding a public bus. You don’t get down unless you’ve reached your stop.” I always thought this was true. She always has her own way with words. Less ... Read More...
Breaking Taboos with Sanitary pads in Nepal
Yesterday, near my village, I heard a comment from an elderly saying that the earth is trembling because the menstruating girls are touching books, praying to gods and not following the rules. NEPAL’s earthquak... Read More...
Steven Gerrard Gerrard….!
When Steven Gerrard scored that 86th minute goal against Olympiacos ,I knew I’d be his loyal follower. Even though it was Robbie Fowler whose Liverpool story made me an LFC fan, I can say with immense pride tha... Read More...
A Non-Misandrist Complain (About Men, Of Course)
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Believe me, I am no Misandrist. Half of the best people in my life come from the male species, they support me and buoy me up and keep me sane — besides lending a fresh per... Read More...
Killing a Monster by Teaching
A Conversation with an English Teacher at Hills :- by Sweta
Image credit: Lens Tales (Nishan & Garima)
She says no body will believe she going to the hills where mobile networks wouldn't reach, where n... Read More...
Nepalese in Houston Light Candles for Nepal
April 26, 2015, Houston, Texas
Nepalese in Houston gathered in downtown, Houston today to light candles in vigil for beautiful lives lost in Nepal due to the deadliest 7.8 Magnitude earthquake. Despite... Read More...
Is Marriage a Private Affair? Let’s Find Out!
Is marriage a private affair? My teacher asked the whole class before teaching the lesson. 'Marriage is a private affair' by Chinua Achebe. Few guys said from the back, Yes it is! I shouted Nah! It is not. How ... Read More...
Drifting With the Wind – A Journey to America
“Can I have your boarding pass, sir?” Quietly, I give it to her. I get inside the plane and find the seat I am supposed to sit in. It’s nine thirty with the moon soaring high up in the sky. The sun had already ... Read More...