A Thousand Splendid Suns

A Thousand Splendid Suns

Afghanistan has always been in the news. the plight of the people there, the mentality of the rulers, the laws that are implemented etc are not hidden from the rest of the world.    A Thousand Splendid Suns, set in Afghanistan speaks volumes about Mariam and...
Tabebuia Rosea

Tabebuia Rosea

The pink carpet, that canopies the road,  Creates a tunnel, so divine.  Shaped like a trumpet,  These pink flowers hum the tune,  Probably to usher in spring.  Or, to bid goodbye to winter.    The IT city got a wintery feel,  With the blooming Tabebuia Rosea. ...
Recipe for Reality

Recipe for Reality

Several drops of kindness And drops of care,  A pinch of humanity,  Would make a utopian dream, a reality.    Dollops of love,  And scoops of affection,  Garnished with empathy,  Would make a utopian dream, a reality.    A generous serve of compassion, And...
The Box that Spoke

The Box that Spoke

The camp wore a somber look As the dark clouds of sorrow shrouded it.  The waft carried the stench of smoke,  Drenched in metal, blood and flesh.    As the smoke settled, the boxes came alive,  Wrapped in tri colour And ready to go home,  To the family that was...
Word-e-scape

Word-e-scape

Life ain’t a bed of roses for all,  As thorns lay sharp for some.  So was it for this little one,  Who was confused with his identity.    To the world he was a ‘HE’,  To himself, he was a ‘SHE’.  Torn between this he and she,  He...