Tag: little joys

A surprise gift. A simple yet deliciously cooked meal. A phone call with a friend. Cuddling with a loved one. Books, music, coffee, rain. A little one’s hug and kiss. A cool breeze. Your child’s first word. And the list is well, endless. Let’s put ’em all in one tag. Little joys. Seriously, what’s life without them?

Inspiring through Words and More

Words are magical, they are powerful, and to be able to use the magic of the written word to inspire people is indeed an immensely beautiful gift. I speak to three people who have used the power of words to inspire thousands and gets them talking about what inspires them, how they feel about the inspiration they are providing others, and more – meet Preeti Shenoy, author of ‘34 Bubble Gums & Candies’, ‘Life is What you Make It’, & ‘Tea for Two & a Piece of Cake’, Swapan Seth, author of ’This is All I have to Say’ and Varun Agarwal, author of ‘How I Braved Anu Aunty & Co-founded a Million Dollar Company.

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Categories: Features

Of Inspiring Stories and Human Life

In a freewheeling chat, Raksha Bharadia, co-author of 12 titles of the Indian Chicken Soup for the Soul series, talks about the experience of putting together the various titles, the stories that moved her, and how this opportunity changed her as a person. The stories in the series are meant to ‘open the heart and rekindle the spirit’. Find out what the person behind many titles in the series in India has to say on inspiration and human life.

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Categories: Interviews

India Through a Moppet’s Eyes

For many years, Amul ads and the Amul girl have been loved by Indians – both young and old. For me, the ads are brilliant examples of word play and versatility. Interestingly, the Amul ads have, over the years, also traced the journey of India in many spheres. In this essay, I discuss why I love these ads and point out how they have represented the story of India in interesting ways.

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Categories: Essays

My World of Music

When I listen to a favourite playlist on her iPod, I travel to a different world created by music—far away from the one we exist in. In this world, music sparks memories and ignites imagination. I share the experience through a poem.

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Categories: Poetry

Of Cassettes and Ilayaraja

Cassettes always remind me of Ilayaraja, the extremely popular music composer from Tamilnadu. And the maestro’s music, even today, takes me down memory lane – back to the 80s and 90s. Over the last few months, I have realised that Ilayaraja’s music has accompanied me like a quiet companion, as I was growing up. Here’s a tribute from an ardent fan.

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Categories: Essays

Sakhi

A wedding, a riot of colours, emotions, thoughts and people. And amidst of all this, another love deepens, and another future takes shape. I attempt to capture the wonderful moments in verse.

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Categories: Poetry