A sculptor wields the chisel, and the stricken marble grows to beauty. William Cullen Bryant A sculptor cuts through a stone, piece by piece and reveals his divine God. The perfect image of his God. But, this world is not ready for his perfection. What should the sculptor do? Imperfect his God? Or die in … Continue reading Such Perfection by R.K.Narayan
An Introduction by Kamala Das
Kamala Das aka Kamala Surayya aka Madhavikutty wrote poems of love, its betrayal, and the consequent anguish. She was most popular for her tell-all, exclusive and explicit autobiography. In her poem An Introduction she iterates the orchestration of her life by the powerful and the interference of the society. She tries to find her identity … Continue reading An Introduction by Kamala Das
Romanticising the idea of parenthood!
The toughest job in the world is to be parents. To understand your child's needs, to love them prepare them for this world, it is very tricky. You are responsible for their happiness, well-being, education, passions, creativity, character and well them! From a tiny suckling baby to a full grown adult. Parents are never off-duty, … Continue reading Romanticising the idea of parenthood!
I walked 1184 kms in 6 months🚶🏿♀️
Yeah! 1184 kms! In six months! That mounts to 197 kms a month! 💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿 Screenshot from my phone You see that, colossal achievement! Sounds awesome right! What? Whats that? How much weight have I lost? Hmmm..... zero! 😃 Bummed? Judging me? See, I will be honest, I did start this journey thinking I will lose … Continue reading I walked 1184 kms in 6 months🚶🏿♀️
Plate and prejudice
Our whole life is premeditated. The place in our society, our roles, eligibility for jobs, purity of human soul, our intelligence, everything! Everything is premeditated by what our ancestors ate and, on what we eat. Our plate dictates our life! Food in India is divided as per varnas and jatis (or as we Indians have … Continue reading Plate and prejudice
The Emperor’s New Clothes by Hans Christian Andersen
The short story of The Emperor's New Clothes seems relevant today. The new India has now has an Emperor. A vain Emperor, who can think of nothing or nobody else other than him. We have as saying in Hindi - बेशरम राजा और सोई प्रजा, दोनों ही देश के लिए घातक है। - translation - … Continue reading The Emperor’s New Clothes by Hans Christian Andersen
Doctors or Charlatans?
India is a country rich in Culture. We gave the world Yoga, Kamasutra, Bollywood, and Ayurveda. I personally am undergoing an ayurvedic treatment for my PCOS. I do trust it. I have seen a lot of improvement from the time I started my treatment. The chronic back ache I have is managed well by the … Continue reading Doctors or Charlatans?
Thirties and us!
The only time you really live fully is from thirty to sixty. The young are slaves to dreams, the old servants of regrets. Only the middle-aged have all their five senses in the keeping of their wits. -Hervey Allen In my twenties, all I wanted was to have fun and have a good life. I … Continue reading Thirties and us!
Modiji, please don’t cry!
Dear, beloved, respected Modiji, Please don't cry! It was so sad to see you cry on my TV. We love you and voted for you. We never wanted to make you cry! We are sorry we failed as citizens of this country. You know, my neighbour, she lost her 8-year-old son and the walls shook … Continue reading Modiji, please don’t cry!
Yes, I am fat!
Her: “You workout so much, why haven't you lost weight?” Me: blank stare Her: “You should focus on diet too. Have a good breakfast, a late lunch and just skip dinner. I am sure this will help you lose weight.” Me: blank stare I kept thinking to myself “Why are you telling me this? Did … Continue reading Yes, I am fat!
The Brown Cyster Project 