Preparing for Indian Monsoons

Preparing for Indian Monsoons

I know I am not supposed to fear the Indian monsoons, but give me a break if I want to feel a bit of trepidation regarding the fury of the weather back in India, then I am allowed to. After all I do not live in bondage. I live in a free country, came from [...]

Policy Makers Need Better Vocabulary

Policy Makers Need Better Vocabulary

In order to achieve effective results, that is turn ideological aims, goals and concepts into effective practice, policy makers need better vocabulary, similar to business managers, who need better vocabulary to effectively manage and derive optimal results from their team members.
The idea stems from an interesting piece written by Nadeem Chauhan of Navitus Consultancy, who [...]

Fistful Happiness

Fistful Happiness

Right now she is seated so close to me that I can feel her breath on my skin. In this blood freezing winter, I can’t resist longer against her heat-pumping eyes. She has been glaring at me for quite some time now and I am burning in the warmth of her intentions. I might have [...]

Chocolates Have Salty Taste

Chocolates Have Salty Taste

“Take these coins” said the grandma. “Don’t be late after school. I will be waiting for you to watch our favorite TV serial”, then gave a warm smile to her granddaughter which was even more precious than the coins in her pocket.
She thought how lucky she had been, being the favored grandchild leaving all the [...]

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A Touch of Sugar

A Touch of Sugar

If you think you have a touch of sugar think again and think fast because the clock is ticking. Before you know it, you could end up becoming one more diabetes related statistic.
The reason I sound so alarming is because I have come across several Desis who are paying a daily price on account [...]

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The reason? ... Egyptians of course!

The reason? … Egyptians of course!

The following piece is based on fake, totally untrue, non-occurring circumstances!
As for why I chose this topic to write about?, well what else could it be, Egyptians of course.
Note: Some of these points will only make sense to a native
Things Egyptians are responsible for:

The Tibet problem with China
The moon landing
The Eiffel tour
The statue of liberty
The [...]

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Towards the End

Towards the End

Waking up in the middle of the night
Thinking you might miss me just as I do…
Meeting you in the way I wish for
And seeing you are not for what I m here for…
Talking for a while trying to see what I sense is wrong
And unfortunately you’re proving me right…
Feeling guilty for what I have had [...]

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The Nervous Traveller Begins a Trip to Spain

The Nervous Traveller Begins a Trip to Spain

The preparations for travelling to Spain began months ago. I printed out my pre-prepared list of items to take and began adding and subtracting items as I visualised the journey plan. At 4:30am on a cold February morning I dragged myself out of bed, check my list, every item I’ve packed already is ticked, I [...]

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Photography by Laura Blair