She called it peaceful.
I called it suspicious.
Somewhere between the rain that fell too straight and the silence that felt too deliberate, I began to realise that nature, the one we romanticise from behind city windows and YouTube soundtracks, has a sense of humour.
This short story about Trekking begins with mud. It escalates quickly.
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We approached a baby name like a boardroom decision. The unlikely seriousness of naming a child, and the strangely human logic behind it.
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A funny, honest look at chin hair after 40.
Why it happens, and how it feels when you’ve lived it.
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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
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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
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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
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“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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