2006, Metro Manila, The Philippines Typhoon Milenyo has struck the Philippines, bringing with it strong winds and rains. We recently relocated to Manila, and have never in the past witnessed the fury of a typhoon that lashes out with such vengeance. The call of the wind, that packs an average speed of 185 kilometres per hour, has … Continue reading The Call of the Wind: #BarAThon
Month: June 2017
#ThursdayTreeLove 15: Towering Treasures
These palms are ancient, and as beautiful as can be. They are lined across the drive-way of the Vice-Chancellor's abode in Pantnagar University. When the sun sets across the horizon, they seem to gleefully spread their stunning fronds and bid it a joyous adieu; till they meet again next morning. A … Continue reading #ThursdayTreeLove 15: Towering Treasures
Suns and Lovers: #BarAThon
The sun is setting in the far west; a massive, orange ball of wonder. The azure sky is transformed into a purplish hue, as the opal sunset paints the horizon into a magical marvel. The two lovers, oblivious to this spectacle, lie by the seaside; their bodies entwined in a passionate embrace. They have been there since … Continue reading Suns and Lovers: #BarAThon
Lord of Files: #BarAThon
Yogesh is diligently typing on his desktop computer. He has to submit a proposal by 2 P.M. to his boss Dr. C. Singh. It is a proposal for the communication campaign on sterilisation. It's already ten past one, and he isn't even half way done. He has decided to skip his lunch, his favourite part … Continue reading Lord of Files: #BarAThon
War and Pieces: #BarAThon
Mrs. Pammi Chopra is our buxom, next door neighbour, with an extremely foul mouth. She, along with her meek husband, Mr. Chopra who has a tiny frame that surprisingly dons a handle bar moustache, their two over boisterous kids; live in the apartment across ours. Mrs. Chopra's favourite hobby it seems, is to pick up arguments … Continue reading War and Pieces: #BarAThon
#ThursdayTreeLove14: Boulevard of Dreams
We drove down these boulevard of beautiful trees, last month. These trees have been my travel companions ever since I was a child, as I have crossed them multiple times But this particular homecoming happened after many, many decades. Lined on both sides of the road, these trees are ancient and are on the way to … Continue reading #ThursdayTreeLove14: Boulevard of Dreams
Of Ice and Men #BarAThon
It's a bitterly cold winter morning in New Castle Upon Tyne, UK. The roads are snowed out by 10 inches. Elvis needs to get to work. His job as a newspaper boy entails waking up at 4 AM, picking up the newspapers from the dealer and dropping them at each doorstep before 6 AM, in … Continue reading Of Ice and Men #BarAThon
Life of Pie: #BarAThon
I sit pretty, on delicate bone china cutlery, surrounded by my companions that include delectable savouries like shepherd's pie, mushroom quiches, chicken pie, corned beef pie, pot pie, Cornish pasty. Then there are my brethren: sweet, mouth-watering wonders like pear pie, banoffee pie, lemon meringue pie, pumpkin pie, rhubarb pie, blueberry pie and the likes. I am the … Continue reading Life of Pie: #BarAThon
Fault in Our Stares : #BarAThon
Sanjana sits demurely, a royal blue, Banarsi silk saree draped around her head, in a ghunghat (veil). Last evening she took the saath phere (seven rounds around the sacred fire) with Suraj amidst the chants of Vedic mantras, to culminate their 5-year-old relationship into marriage. Both sides of the family, from the rural interiors of Uttar Pradesh had congregated to … Continue reading Fault in Our Stares : #BarAThon
#ThursdayTreeLove 13: Home is Where the Heart Is
When the country roads took me home, Ms. Amaltas came calling into my heart. The house in the backdrop used to be my home when I was all of 7. It now stands partly camouflaged by the my old friend, Ms. Amaltas who has grown into a stunning beauty, ever since. On a … Continue reading #ThursdayTreeLove 13: Home is Where the Heart Is