I love oranges. That said there is so much to feel sorry for this seasonal fruit. Its name and colour are the same and the lonely thing doesn’t even have a word to rhyme with. However: “Plants are more courageous than almost all human beings: an orange tree would rather die than produce lemons, whereas…
Just Mooning Around
Last night was special, a lunar eclipses with a blood moon, a “blue moon” and a super-moon. Not only will it be the second full moon of January, it is also closer to the Earth than usual (but this is not very obviously noticeable, I blame Bruce Almighty for such unwanted expectations). The first picture…
Jujubes
These typical Indian confectioneries are made from fruit-flavored jellies and coated in fine sugar crystals. As kids, we believed that these are made only in the Lonavala or Mahabaleshwar hill stations in Maharashtra. The former is popular for chikkis (brittle) in various flavors, fudges and jellies; and the latter is known for strawberries, mountain carrots,…
When Mountains Echoed
No, I am not a trekker, worse I have a morbid fear of descents (not heights, but depths of a water body or slopes of any kinds). I can go for a SCUBA dive but I panic when I go snorkeling. Likewise, I can para glide or para sail but not climb down mountains. But…
A Superhero Life
I have always loved toys and miniatures. It is a magical way to bring photography to life and makes me feel like the superhero I want to be. I’m not very good at the compositions yet, and am saving up to get the setup that I need. Till then, you will have to bear with…
Ancillary or Enhancements?
Sometimes, the food that you eat is as good as what comes complementary. No doubt it makes the main dish taste better, but at times it is delicious just by itself. That’s pretty much how the civil society works too. You meet some people who season your life, some that are welcome additions, and others…
Hare Hare
Fill your mind with me, Love me, Serve me, Worship me always. Seeking me in your heart, you will at last be united with me. Blessed is human birth, even the dwellers in heaven desire this birth, for true knowledge and pure Love may be attained only by a human being. But of all I…
Against Segregation, Really?
India became an independent nation on August 15th, 1947 and on January 26th, 1950 the Constitution of India was implemented, replacing the Government of India Act (1935) that was established by the Brit rulers of the colony. On January 26th, 1930 the Indian National Congress proclaimed Declaration of Indian Independence. Historian believe that Mahatama Gandhi…
Floral Beauty
In our part of the world, it’s quite common to spot women adorning their hair with strings of flowers. Every flower has a significance and is believed to bring love, luck, prosperity, and above all happiness to the wearer. Women also believe it brings abundance to their households. Some of these have medicinal value too;…
In Peace
Silence is the most powerful language in the world. We all spit out words with venom or string out pearls of love and wisdom. But the silent treatment hurts you the most. It is in the quiet that you can mediate, reflect and reform the mind. It give you the ability to slow down your…
Snapshots of my World 