After post-graduation, when we started working, a friend shared that her female boss wore kurtas of some brand called "W". It was actually the first time that we became aware of the existence of such a brand. So "W" became a wish. Even today when I can actually afford, I still think twice before going …
Book Review #48: A Window Seat
Name: A Window SeatAuthor: Vishala KattaNo. of Pages: 249Genre: FictionPublisher: Frog Books (An Imprint of Leadstart Publishing Pvt. Ltd.)Price: Rs. 250/- Published in: 2016 How did I get it? From the publisher. THE BLURB SAYS: When a dying corporate professional escapes into a train to somewhere, he finds himself become a storyteller of old mythological …
Book Review #47: When Life Turns Turtle
Name: When Life Turns Turtle--Journey of a Bollywood TrampAuthor: Raj SupeNo. of Pages: 468Genre: Spirituality-Based FictionPublisher: Platinum Press (An Imprint of Leadstart Publishing Pvt. Ltd.)Price: Rs. 399/- Published in: 2016 How did I get it? From the publisher. THE BLURB SAYS: Raj Supe’s fluent narrative and genuine search for truth will bring him many readers.~ …
The Reign of Delhi Auto-Wallahs
As I woke up to the alarm-clock on my cellphone today, my auto-wallah (auto-rickshaw driver) called to inform that he is not well and would not be able to drop me to the office today. I said it's okay and told him to take care. I was grateful that he didn't ditch me at the …
The True Us
A cousin has been nicknamed "mother" by her friends because of her caring nature. But surprisingly she is hardly caring towards her immediate family. A granny used to go to lengths to help relatives and the underprivileged. But she often failed to see the pain of her own children. An uncle is very helpful to …
Book Review #46: Once Upon A Time In India-The Marvellous Adventures of Captain Corcoran
Name: Once Upon A Time In India-The Marvellous Adventures of Captain CorcoranAuthor: Alfred Assolant, Sam Miller (Translator), Alphonse De Neuville (Illustrator) No. of Pages: 231Genre: Fiction/AdventurePublisher: Juggernaut BooksPrice: Rs. 299/- Published in: 2016 How did I get it? From the publisher. The blurb of the book says: It is the time of the Great …
The Family
I have been meaning to introduce my family to you for a long time now. I mention them from time to time in my posts though. They are my inspiration for most of my scribbles. So here is an formal introduction! Az: My loving husband and my true better half. We found each other in …
Book Review #45: The Failure Project
Name: The Failure Project-The Story of Man's Greatest FearAuthor: Anup KochharNo. of Pages: 194Genre: InspirationalPublisher: Body & Soul Books (An Imprint of Leadstart Publishing)Price: Rs. 299/- Published in: 2016 How did I get it? From the publisher. The blurb of the book says: Failure destroys lives. It damages confidence and crushes the spirit. Throughout our …
The Refreshing Rains
A couple of days back in Delhi It seems that the rain gods have finally smiled upon Delhi with monsoon eyes. It is now raining almost everyday. After a spell of long hot weather, it is finally much cooler. I have shared many a times that I am a rain fan. The rains soothes my …
Silent Kindness
So we are at the end of seven weeks of kindness. Focusing on kindness and being kind all these weeks had been a kind of spiritual experience. Doing something kind for someone and not telling them or letting them know, is another heat-warming experience. And when that person realizes what you have done for …
Natasha'z Points To Ponder 