Month: July 2007

Poetry

Ballad

July 13, 2007September 17, 2023

10 Comments

A ballad for the one who shines a light in my mind. And on my path.

55 Words: Afterglow

July 11, 2007November 13, 2023

3 Comments

A 55 word tale about kissing.

Home & Identity | Map Of Emotion

Tweety and Sylvester

July 10, 2007November 11, 2023

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When I was a kid I loved sparrows. I wouldn’t say all nature as that’s plants and birds. Not all birds. Not crows…I still hate them…there’s an annoying one (or several perhaps…damn they all look the same!) that serenades me at my window at exactly 7 a.m. on a Sunday…

City

Fearful Phoenix On The Train

July 10, 2007April 11, 2024

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We survive. We hurt. We thrive. It’s all in a day’s work on a Mumbai train.

Fiction | Map Of Emotion | Pop Culture | Relationships

55 Words: Turnabout Isn’t Fair Play

July 9, 2007November 13, 2023

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A 55 word story about interactions and fair play.

City | Politics & Feminism

Pursuing A Fickle Mistress Called Attention

July 9, 2007November 13, 2023

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Is ‘attention-seeking’ a bad thing? What about when it is weaponised? And if it’s the only way to get justice? Would you still pursue attention?

Books | Pop Culture

Modern Lady of Traditional Build Meets Magic & Muggles

July 8, 2007March 11, 2023

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My latest fascination is for the Botswana of Mma.Precious Ramotswe. I’m talking about the main character of ‘The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency‘ and her world. There are those who write well, there are tales that make you think. Alexander McCall achieves both with his series about a proud African lady…

Humour | Pop Culture

Kafka-esque

July 7, 2007March 11, 2023

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Now I see what Kafka meant. (Click to enlarge)

Body & Sex | Humour

Bait

July 7, 2007November 26, 2023

10 Comments

Call them a bad design feature or call them bait, what do you think?

IdeaSmith on Notes From The Newly Diagnosed – Depressed & Anxious: “@Ideafan: I’m sorry to hear about your health issues. I haven’t looked at ANA so far but I’m tracking several…”
IdeaSmith on Notes From The Newly Diagnosed – Depressed & Anxious: “@Ranjan: Hello old blogger friend, it does feel wise to focus on self-love instead of looking outward for saviours and…”
IdeaSmith on ANNAPOORANI: What The Film & Right-Wing Got Wrong On Caste: “@Kunal: So much. I haven’t heard anyone speak of it in the last two months though so I guess their…”
IdeaSmith on ANNAPOORANI: What The Film & Right-Wing Got Wrong On Caste: “Thank you for bringing the concept of ‘Mary Sue’ to my reckoning. It’s a perfect encapsulation of this awful character.…”
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Ranjan on Notes From The Newly Diagnosed – Depressed & Anxious: “Hello fellow traveller, a song that helps me when I am in a rabbit hole is: “Ek Pyaar ka nagma…”
Ari.R.K.Piispanen on The Kindness Of Strangers: “To recognize the Creator within ourselves is to awaken to the inherent divinity that resides within each and every being.…”
Anu on Thank God: Ramjanambhoomi-Babri Masjid & Bombay Riots: “Gosh I remember this poem so well…I recall hearing it sometime during the pandemic. Such a vivid portrait (I feel…”
Jay on ANNAPOORANI: What The Film & Right-Wing Got Wrong On Caste: “This post is entirely on point, has a proper hard look at the underlying topics, echoes what I had thought…”
Kunal on ANNAPOORANI: What The Film & Right-Wing Got Wrong On Caste: “Good article… terrible movie and borderline bad takes on caste and religion. I guess they were trying to make everyone…”

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