Ruskin Bond’s Landour Days Talks About Journaling and Simple Pleasures of Life

I will never get tired of Ruskin Bond’s writings. His unhurried words seem to reflect his gentle demeanor. How easily does he talk about the simple pleasures of life—taking a walk in the wilderness, gazing at the setting sun, observing the flowers and the birds and welcoming them to his abode with equal fervor. The … Continue reading Ruskin Bond’s Landour Days Talks About Journaling and Simple Pleasures of Life

Unaccustomed Earth: A Book That will Rekindle a Part of Your Life

Sometime back, I came across this piece in The New Yorker magazine. It was an interview with the Pulitzer Prize winner Jhumpa Lahiri, on writing The Boundary and few other works in Italian. I read the narrative, which she had translated into English. I am glad she did. Perhaps, I would have never known her … Continue reading Unaccustomed Earth: A Book That will Rekindle a Part of Your Life

A Parsi Café for the Soul

On the days we crave for some comfort food, SodaBottleOpenerWala is something we unanimously agree upon. This Parsi café not only brings delectable food choices to the plate, the warm and inviting atmosphere of this place also draws you to it time and again. Red and white checkered tablecloth, round tables, classic bentwood chairs, walls … Continue reading A Parsi Café for the Soul

Hello Spring and My Good Old Friends!

Spring is always a wonderful time to watch out for. The world around you comes to life, turning so vivid and colorful. Lanes are filled with pretty flowers and so are the public parks, streets, and boulevards. If you own a garden, you wouldn’t blink before you buy some for yourself. Phlox, Petunia, Pansy, Lily, Dianthus, … Continue reading Hello Spring and My Good Old Friends!

Your Strength and Support, It Matters…

Two months ago, my office shifted to a new location. What was earlier a 5-minute commute is now a 25-minute drive. This means I have time to think, read or listen during that journey. We all have a tendency to keep ourselves busy. Not that it is a bad thing to do. I feel, sometimes, we … Continue reading Your Strength and Support, It Matters…

An Evening with Mr. Bond

To chuckle like a child is a rare commodity as we grow older. Yet, we cannot resist for long from finding a way to communicate our emotions, even if it means that we might look silly for the rest of the world. We instinctively shed all our inhibitions to express ourselves heartily at the first … Continue reading An Evening with Mr. Bond

Arts, Books & Curios of Kathmandu

Little things of life give me immense joy. Like buying a silk scarf from the flea market or picking up few peonies to liven up the home or just gaze at the pretty window displays as I walk past some lovely shops. There are so many ways to find joy. Don’t you think that? Often … Continue reading Arts, Books & Curios of Kathmandu

An Individual’s Search for Solace: Becoming a Mountain was a Special Narrative

In a scene from the movie Seven Years in Tibet, Heinrich Harrer (played by Brad Pitt) and the Dalai Lama (played by Bhutanese actor Jamyang Jamtsho Wangchuk) get into an intimate conversation. The latter asks Heinrich what he likes most about climbing. Henrich pensively answers that it is the simplicity that attracts him to the … Continue reading An Individual’s Search for Solace: Becoming a Mountain was a Special Narrative

Happiness: The Young Monks of Spiti

Away from the chaos and cacophony of modern civilization lies a land—a haven tucked in a corner, protected under the shadow of snow clad Himalayas. The barren terrain and dry riverbed lay exposed to the azure sky, with patches of vegetation emerging here and there. As you drive through the stark landscape, with occasional sight … Continue reading Happiness: The Young Monks of Spiti