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  White Roses
    Map Of Emotion

    White Roses

    February 20, 2012March 23, 2023
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    A week after the proposal.

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  A Mouthful Of Heaven
    Pop Culture

    A Mouthful Of Heaven

    February 17, 2012October 3, 2023
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    I think this is my favorite part of being Indian in India. A mouthful of heaven in a plate of panipuri.

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  7 Secrets Of Shiva: A Religious Textbook, Not A Myth-Analysis
    Books | Digital World | Pop Culture | WorkSpace

    7 Secrets Of Shiva: A Religious Textbook, Not A Myth-Analysis

    February 17, 2012April 14, 2024
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    This is a book review for BlogAdda. The blurb of ‘7 Secrets of Shiva‘ by Devdutt Pattanaik says, “Smeared with ashDraped in animal hideHe sits atop the snow-capped mountainSkull in handWithdrawn, with dogs for companyDestroying the world with his indifferenceHe is God who the Goddess shall awakenHis name is Shiva…

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  I Wear: Dancing Queen
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    I Wear: Dancing Queen

    February 15, 2012October 3, 2023
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    I dressed up for a Christmas special dance workshop.

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  The Complicated Matter Of A Simple Question
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    The Complicated Matter Of A Simple Question

    February 14, 2012October 3, 2023
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    This morning I updated my Facebook relationship status. He popped the question. I thought I knew the answer. But it turned out to be more complicated.

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  Full Moon
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    Full Moon

    February 7, 2012September 17, 2023
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    And here’s a poem from the archives, titled ‘Moonlight Walk‘ Meet me on the other side of the moonAnd walk in shadows with meIt won’t be all darkYou put a gleam in my eyesThat will lead the way for a stroll into madness I’ll take you right up to the…

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  Missing Person Notice Turns Out To Be Kahaani Movie Promo
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    Missing Person Notice Turns Out To Be Kahaani Movie Promo

    February 7, 2012July 15, 2025
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    Think this is a notice for a missing person? Look closely.

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  Making A Case For Marriage
    Politics & Feminism | Relationships

    Making A Case For Marriage

    February 3, 2012February 25, 2025
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    To marry or not to marry, that is the question. My pros & cons list.

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  Ideart: Leaves
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    Ideart: Leaves

    January 30, 2012March 23, 2023
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    I added hints of autumn to a plain orange kurta via leaves.

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  When An Ex- Gets Married
    Body & Sex | Map Of Emotion | Relationships

    When An Ex- Gets Married

    January 27, 2012March 23, 2023
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    Ever had this pop up on your screen? Stop.Scroll back to check.Look at how many people ‘liked’.Hover uncertainly over ‘View Comments’, then decide not to.Visit profile page to see when this happened & what happened after.Hover over ‘Like’ and decide against because it’ll mean notifications for the next 2 weeks….

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