Writer. Editor
Musing is such an interesting exercise. After all, isn’t that a way to express your awe or disgust over something that happens around you? Isn’t that a way you share your opinion on something? Isn’t that a way to pause and reflect about life as it was or as it is now? Isn’t that a way to chuckle, weep, praise or scream? I muse a lot. And there’s is enough evidence to prove that. Take a look.
For a writer of stories, conversations are brilliant fodder. While citing many stories that I wish to write focusing on dialogue, I stress on my point of view that conversations need not be always about words and between people. They could go beyond words and the usual subjects. An essay on the art of conversations and capturing them in writing.
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What does it mean to be old? This is a question that I have constantly asked myself. In this reflective piece, I draw upon my observations of old people, specifically those aged above 75 years and wonder what it means to go through old age. I share what I have seen of their behavior and the thoughts that dominate their minds.
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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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India has won the 2011 Cricket World Cup and yes, it isn’t a dream! It is indeed a historic victory. What could be a better time than this to discuss cricket, India’s phenomenal affection for the game, the World Cup itself and of course all the euphoria after India finally lifted the treasured cup? What could be a better time than this to say ‘Jai Ho’? My write-up on cricket, the cup and the euphoria.
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