Have you ever picked up a book expecting a light-hearted rom-com, only to find yourself pleasantly surprised by the depth it holds? That was my experience with GoaGram by Bina Nayak. Initially, I thought I’d give this to my 13-year-old to read, but quickly changed my mind. The book delves into some real-life issues and …
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Tales of Fosterganj by Ruskin Bond My rating: 5 of 5 stars Lovely slice of life stories from small town India, a world so far apart from the big cities I grew up in. In this collection of short stories, Ruskin Bond has created characters that stand out. They are unique, and can be found …
Winter in Dubai is a magical time of year and I’ve been lucky enough to experience it first-hand. Parts of the city transforms into a winter wonderland, complete with fake snow, festive lights, Santa’s Grottos, outdoor movies, and all sorts of family-friendly activities. I’m sharing my own experiences and was pleasantly surprised to learn that …
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Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is in essence, a love story. The book explores love in its myriad forms – between parents or grandparents and children, between siblings, colleagues and more importantly, between friends. At first, I thought it was about the relationship between Sadie …
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A man’s shoe is an important part of his outfit. Whether you’re going for a formal look or just want something comfortable to wear all day, choosing the right shoes for men is essential. It goes a long way toward making a great first impression. Buying shoes for men is a serious affair. It’s important …
I read Bombay Balchao this week. Well, heard it actually on #audible. I guess I picked it because I was missing my home city. For those of us who have lived in Bombay, we understand the difference between Bombay and Mumbai. This book, was a glimpse into Bombay. Bombay Balchao is written very well, it …
“But those are boys’ shoes”, said the helpful store clerk to me last evening and I wanted to punch him. Thankfully, I had my mask on, so I gritted my teeth, smiled and asked, “Does it matter? Please get these in her size” We didn’t get those shoes ultimately and yesterday was a Gender Neutral …
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I have always followed fashion trends. As a teen, it was thru a voracious reading of glossy newspaper segments and women’s magazines. Later, High Heel Confidential and the likes became my daily diet. I always followed the trends with interest, saw what the celebs sported and most often, called them outrageous. I was able to …
So, you love writing, have always wanted to put your writing out there and decided to start a blog. You write enthusiastically and publish blog posts only to feel dejected and disillusioned. Only your mom and three loyal friends read your blog. What to you do? Google ‘How to be a successful blogger’. Sounds familiar? …