This song was top of the charts as soon as it released in 2001. With those golden locks and the…
We will rock you
As a child I was exposed to all kinds of music. My mother was typically Indian and enjoyed filmy Bollywood…
Expectation and Dependency
I believe expectation and dependency are two of the main causes of unhappiness. Think about it; if you’re dependent on…
You, you are the same one {Tu, Tu Hain Wahi}
I watch a lot of ancient movies with my mum. The song I have derived inspiration from features in the…
A Thousand Years
It’s no secret I’m a sucker for romance and fantasy. And a movie that revolves around both of these ingredients…
Pray for me, please!
‘I’ll pray for you; please pray for me.’ I really cannot stand any of these. Firstly, most people who promise…
Planning and Limiting
For years and years people pray. Hoping in faith maybe just some day. That their pleading will melt the heart…
Tomorrow May or May Not Be {Kal Ho Na Ho}
The song I have derived inspiration from features in the movie ‘Kal ho Na Ho’. The plot of this movie…
If I Die Young…
A lot of people I know have been infected with Corona in this second wave. Almost everyone in this part…
Categorizing
I believe the number seven is very special. For some reason it sets the threshold and the maximum. Somehow I…
My ‘Love’ Thesis
So this one’s the very first. Without this, your entire relationship will be cursed. There must be some level of…
Levitating
I’m just so happy to write this poem for so many reasons. Firstly, this song by Dua Lipa is just…
Leaning Towards Someone {Jab Kisi ki Taraf Dil Jhukne Lage}
Yes again, I chose an oldish song. This song is from a movie called ‘Pyaar Toh Hona Hi Tha’, which…
My Heart Is Just So Mad {Mera Dil Bhi Kitna Paagal Hain}
This is such an old song starring Madhuri Dixit and Sanjay Dutt, released in 1991! It’s got a very classical-ghazal…
My YouTube Channel
I have begun to narrate some of my poems on YouTube for those of you who prefer that medium. Here…
Truly Madly Deeply
This has got to be one of the most romantic songs of all times. It is so melodious and heart…
Fake a smile
So I fake a smile. I’ve been doing that all the while. It’s hell inside. But, with you beside. I…
I’m Addicted
When I was introduced to you, I really didn’t back then knew. How insanely crazy I’d become, Without caring about…
Flowers that didn’t die
Flowers in full bloom, Intoxicating with vapours of perfume. Fragrance in the air. Enveloped me like a teddy bear. Beautiful…
Tiramisu
Oh dear beautiful tiramisu. Do you even know how much I love you? Of all the dazzling temptations in the…
Decision Fatigue
Well, decision fatigue…. is a concept so to speak. Where your brains get fried. So you can no longer decide.…
Oh Vulnerable Pump
This poem is purely literary. Please read it with an open mind and out of respect for the written word.…
The frayed ends of sanity
The frayed ends of sanity. Concealed by my vanity. Thankfully, you don’t see. These demons following me. The past, engulfs.…
The Wild Child
This poem is purely literary. Please read it with an open mind and out of respect for the written word.…
Crossroads
My life flashes before me With all these uncertainties. Flashbacks and memories. Will I ever forward see? Living and dying.…
Nascent Poetry
At first, poetry was the outcome of a story. It couldn’t be told. Couldn’t be that bold. It couldn’t be…
The Cranberry Dreams
This song from the 90s is stuck in my head. It’s called ‘Dreams’ by the Cranberries. It is the inspiration…
An agonizing tale of betrayal
What will you give me if I hand him over? and Judas agreed for a meagre thirty pieces of silver.…
Your PRAYER has healed you!🙃
Congratulations, your prayer has healed you. Your prayer alone has given you deliverance and breakthrough. Right from the time of…
Pray vs Say
When you’re all alone, and can’t get anyone on the phone, you pray! When you are dealing with something that’s…
Comfortably Numb
And history repeats its previous beats; Nothing new, the same old blues. Bleed my heart dry, with the same old…
Crafted into Kintsugi
As my fragmented bits were crumbling,they came back for even more.I attempted with all my mightto protect all that was…
….because I love you!
Just little over a decade ago, I was rummaging through my childhood knick knacks. Among all my worthless valuables, I…
The Unforgivable
I have been a selfish rotten soul for most of my life and it should have been extremely difficult for…
Faith, the size of a mustard seed!
There was a time, I was very sad and had succumbed to momentary despondency. I just coiled myself in foetus…
Words of a textbook
I am a textbook. Knowledge you will gain if you open and look. The children of yesterday. Ignored me to…
Your Loss {Tera Ghaata}
This poem is purely literary. It is inspired by this rhythmic Hindi song ‘Tera Ghaata’ which is an awesome post…
Privileges : Friend or Family?
I had a childhood friend. As a teenager, I’ve known him since then. He was part of our close friends…
Birthday Gurl
Guess what’s today? Well, it’s somebody’s birthday. This person is special to me. And will forever be. There ain’t gonna…
Just a walk
I really enjoy taking a walk. Been doing it since I wore frocks. Yesterday was no different from most days.…
Fuzzy
When you think of Fuzzy Think of him as a pot of honey. Enveloping you with moist kisses. Who filled…
Recipe : Prawn Cutlets
Ingredients: 1/2 cup prawns 2 medium onions, finely chopped 6 green chilies, finely chopped 5-6 cloves of garlic 1/2″ ginger…
Recipe : Easy East Indian Crab Curry
Method: Crush an entire pod of fresh garlic and sauté in oil for a few seconds. Add 2 slit green…
Recipe : Cabbage and Beet Sabzi
By now you must know, I love flirting with flavours. I’m all for overlapping of flavours and cuisines. I had…
Recipe : Baingan Ka Bharta
This is one of those dishes that requires a lot of time and patience. Mehnatwaali dish hain! There are a…
Recipe : Spicy Soya Bites
I’ve been experimenting with soya off late. And I treat it like meat, well …almost! But, meat is succulent and…
Recipe : Dhaniya-Pyaazwali Murgh
So, I have a tiny freezer and it’s kinda overstuffed. I had 2 packets of bone-in curry cut chicken in…
Recipe : Mutton Tope (Spicy East Indian Poha)
This is a very traditional East Indian dish. It is usually prepared on the next day after a wedding. Of…
Recipe : Banana Wheat Bites
Bananas are easily available everywhere here. It’s the cheapest of all the fruits for just 3 bucks a piece, loaded…
Davy Jones’s Key
I don’t want to feel. I’m taking time to heal. Please stay away. Beginning to feel like a rainy day.…
Recipe : Mixed Vegetables in Coconut Milk Curry
I’ve been experimenting a lot with vegetarian food off late. Normally, I’d make this dish with prawns(shrimp) or a red…
Recipe : French Beans aur Aloo ki Sabzi
I live in a society that is predominantly strictly vegetarian. In fact many of them consume only ‘satvik’ food, which…
Recipe : Extra Crispy Spicy Fried Fish
This is such an easy recipe. I won’t be giving you a big list of ingredients to grind and make…
Heart to Heart {Dil Ne Yeh Kaha Hain Dil Se}
Once again, I’ve picked a song from over two decades ago. I’m pretty certain everyone thinks I sit in a…
Recipe : Stir Fried Carrots and Bell Peppers
Cooking does not have to be complicated. It doesn’t always have to be a balancing act with a medley of…
Recipe : Moghlai style Chana Masala
If you’ve been following my recipes, by now you must know I cook in accordance with my pantry stock. Nothing…
Eat to live
Eat to live; do not live to eat. I’m not talking about a preference like rice or wheat. Of course,…
Angry Mom
My mother is angry with me. I need a new strategy. If you’re acquainted with me. I just want to…
Recipe : Dahiwala Murgh Mughlai
If you’ve been following my recipes, you know by now, I cook as per my perishable inventory list because I…
Are all the people in your life dead?
I am known to have the most horrible phone etiquettes. That is what prompted a friend to use such morbid…
A must-sample when you visit Berlin : Berlina Weisse
Berlin has got to be one of the most amazing places I have ever visited in my life. The place…
Recipe : Idli and Dosa Batter
I have lived in Tamil Nadu for over 11 long years. Every South Indian home is always equipped with dosa…
Recipe : Pan Fried Okra
I had a hankering to eat something fried and crispy. I have been refraining from meat and I had a…
Review : Flower Beauty Light Illusion Perfecting Compact Powder
Key Features of Flower Beauty Light Illusion Perfecting Compact Powder {as claimed by the company} Flower Beauty Light Illusion Powder…
Recipe : Spicy Masala Khichdi
This is the second time in my entire life I ate khichdi and the first time I cooked this dish…
Review : Nivea Fruity Lip Balm
Physical attributes: This lip balm comes packaged in a user friendly squeeze lip-gloss style tube. It is housed in a…
People say a lot of things…
I just observe what they do. That will never confuse you. When in doubt, open your eyes. Then sit to…
Homemade glue for crafts and projects
It’s been way too long I posted something in my ‘home’ category. This draft has been with me for almost…
Only oil your scalp….yeah right!
I have heard this a million times. Salons, friends and just about everyone argue that oil must be applied only…
Hunter’s Maze
Lonely people have observation skills. There’s nothing that gives them thrills. So in the stillness of their hearts, they draw…
