Writers’ Paradise

The trips to Paris and Switzerland were great. We enjoyed a lot, especially in Switzerland, though it was freezing cold most of the time. I have learned one thing from both of my trips, that you should start saving for souvenirs well in advance. Both the trips were made on shoestring budget. There was always […]

We are thinking of applying for visa to Italy in January. We won’t be going there before April or May, but we don’t want to repeat our mistake. Last time when we applied for French Schengen visa, we were on a very tight schedule. My husband collected the visa just a day before our flight. […]

Cancer is becoming commonplace now a days. Earlier one rarely used to hear about it. It was always someone in the acquaintances or an acquaintance of acquaintances, but never related directly to you. But now you are never sure if you or your loved ones are safer any longer. Different types of cancers, like mesothelioma […]

I am not making a general statement here. Physics was never one of my favorite subjects. I nearly failed my school graduation exam because of physics. I was always interested in Zoology though. But all the technical and mathematical terms like linear motion, acceleration,gravitation etc. always made my mind whirl. I dreaded going to the […]

This time round on Diwali, my husband brought some Quoizel lighting with him. Its not that you don’t find electrical lighting back home, but the Imported label makes the difference. We put the lights on the lemon tree, and it was beautiful. I had lit some candles and diyas and put them in the bird […]