Phone rings… Boy: Hello. Girl: Silence. Boy: Hello (with a sharp voice). Girl: Silence (thinking she may lose herself in his voice forgetting all about the rest of the world whirling around her). Boy: Hello!! (This time a bit furious and feeling disturbed in the middle of the night due to the time difference between [...]
“Take these coins” said the grandma. “Don’t be late after school. I will be waiting for you to watch our favorite TV serial”, then gave a warm smile to her granddaughter which was even more precious than the coins in her pocket. She thought how lucky she had been, being the favored grandchild leaving all [...]
The nurse drew the lacy curtains to block the afternoon sunlight pouring into the room. The newborn babies’ ward was a sight of serenity. Most of the babies had gone into deep slumber snoring softly; the remaining ones were sighing contently in their cribs. The nurse adjusted the blankets onto the babies before leaving the [...]
I know I am not supposed to fear the Indian monsoons, but give me a break if I want to feel a bit of trepidation regarding the fury of the weather back in India, then I am allowed to. After all I do not live in bondage. I live in a free country, came from [...]
One of my dearest and closest friend and coworker shared this true incident with me the other day for which I could not resist to share it with all of you today. By the way, has anyone ever stopped to wonder why is it in life that our good deeds are always overlooked and our [...]
You always know that your voice wraps me like a warm velvet or a chilling satin but I could never have any slightest idea what my voice mean to you… You always know that I can be killed by a pair of deep-dark eyes of yours but I could never find out what you see [...]
On the 11th of June, I have an honor to attend an event with Dr. Ahmet Davutoglu, Chief Foreign Advisor to the Prime Minister of Turkey, held by Mr. Laxton MP (UK) and the Henry Jackson Society. Dr. Davutoglu, in his speech, emphasized the historical geography of Turkey as well as the future global vision [...]
‘All passengers are requested to fasten their seat belts.’ a dignified female’s voice echoed through the plane aisle. ‘We shall be taking off from Dubai International Airport in the next 10 minutes and reach Heathrow Airport in an estimated 7 hours. Enjoy your flight.’ She ended in a chirpy tone. Goodbye vacation, Cherie sighed inwardly [...]
Recession, job cuts, pressure, appraisals, the IT world is being subjected to a lot of pressure day by day. 9 to 5 jobs have been expanded to 9 to 11; stress in offices is slowly creeping up and interfering with every one’s personal life. What is the solution for this? How can stress be reduced [...]
“I promise to learn…if you agree to polish my shoes whenever the maid takes the day off!” “No, no, no!” I had stormed out yesterday leaving my Mum baffled and Shabbi Auntie angry, when she brought in yet another rishta-seeking brigade. Can you blame me? Who do these women think they are, bringing along all [...]