Blogchatter Half Marathon
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This year, Diwali and Little Miss’s birthday fell on the same day. I would have preferred both being on different days but well, the calendar is not made by me. And anyway, just like past few years there was a big confusion on when is Diwali. This confusion led to husband’s office being open on…
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I love sleeping. Just give me a place to crash and I will be out in no time. Be it a bed or sofa or even a humble chair, I don’t mind at all. It is probably because I am always so busy, on the move that I am exhausted most of the time. Every…
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The Lantern of Lost Memories is a Japanese fiction book written by Sanaka Hiiragi and translated to English by Jesse Kirkwood. It is the story of a magical photo studio owned by Mr. Hirasaki. The studio is a door to the afterlife where people stop before moving on. At the time of death of a…
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To: The Writer’s Block RE: Termination of Service – Get Out Well, it has been an interesting run, hasn’t it? Full of staring contests with a blank page or a blank screen and the persistent, low hum of doubt. But honestly, this relationship is not working for me. I have realized you are not some…
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Anya and Amar had recently moved to their new rental flat in Bengaluru. They had moved to an older lane, away from the chaos of city. On first moving to the flat, Anya had noticed a smudge on the otherwise pristine teak door. A few days after setting up the house, she took a sponge…
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We all want to live a main-character life, sipping hot tea by the window, journaling in cursive while golden-hour sunlight kisses our plants. But in reality? You are staring at a screen with 27 unread whatsapp messages, reheating the same tea for the third time (and it tastes horrible by now), and your “romantic” morning…
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I’m a Bollywood music buff. Not the songs bollywood churns out these days, but the older ones till 2015 or so. I used to be an avid collector of audio cassettes and later on CDs. And yes, no one was allowed to touch my collection without my express permission. Of course, there are some songs…
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Today, 09.09 is International Sudoku Day. This day has been chosen because it reflects the Sudoku grid of 9×9. Sudoku is a number puzzle where you have to arrange the numbers from 1 to 9, in 9×9 grids and no numbers can be repeated in a 3×3 subgrid, row and column. Sudoku has captivated minds…
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In a world that constantly rushes forward, there’s something profoundly comforting about spending an hour in a cafe. It’s a moment of respite, a brief pause in the whirlwind of daily life, where time seems to slow down just enough to savour the simple pleasures. Stepping into a cafe, you’re greeted by a symphony of…