The concept of centrepieces never really struck me till I stayed at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai last September. They do centrepieces like no other, from the rose petals that line your room floor leading up to one … Continue reading Focal Point: Centre Pieces
There is always something magical about lights – be it twinkling lights on a Christmas tree, oil lamps during festivities, lanterns, sunbeams, rays or just an intricate table lamp. Below are some of my favourite shots of light in various … Continue reading Magical Lights
I’ve always been a caffeine addict. From six cups of coffee a day at one time, I’ve moved on to teas. It first started with the good old teh tarik (pulled tea) sessions with colleagues after a long day at … Continue reading Tea-ing Up With My Brews
Any kid born in the 80s will know Casey Kasem. He was essentially the guy who occupied one hour of my time, four days a week. His show American Top 40 used to air at 10pm every night on Radio … Continue reading Growing up with Casey Kasem
I’m not a morning person, and when the first rays of the sun stream in through the windows of my room in the morning, I’d rather pull the blanket over my head and roll over. But it’s different when I’m … Continue reading Day Break over Bangkok
Despite an illusion of distance there is a beginning and end to every tunnel, pathway, aisle or passageway. Sometimes it leads to a better place, sometime the destination you reach is a disappointment. Am hoping to reach the end of … Continue reading At The End Of The Path …
“It’s all dried up,” the ranger at the Eravikulum National park replied to my question in broken Malayalam when I asked him where I could find the Neelakurinji which blooms once every 12-years. Our guide who had been to the … Continue reading Slow bloomers: Neelakurinji
If I could bottle my favourite scent I’d call it ‘After Rain’. It will capture the fresh scent of wet grass, vegetation, palm frond, fresh earth and the subtle scent of tropical flowers. The scent of nature scrubbed clean, and … Continue reading Cherai Beach: After the Rain
My views of curves are the ones I see in silhouettes which are free of the distraction of the objects around. These are just some of my favourite pictures of silhouettes – usually at sunrise or sunset. Inspired by WordPress … Continue reading Curves in Silhouettes
I received the plaque above from an aunt during a trying period in life. The words were meant to comfort, but after what I had gone through – it was hard to believe and trust the words in the message. … Continue reading Hands of Hope
From my ‘Food Trail’ postings you’d know that I’m game for trying anything. I just wish I had a larger stomach to accommodate this quest. The dishes and food I try isn’t everyone’s cup of tea – like the spicy … Continue reading Delectable Dishes
I never understood my mother’s generation’s obsession with collecting dishes. She and her contemporaries would spend hours in the household section of shops and shopping centres looking for a good bargain for pots, pans and dishes. I’m usually not involved … Continue reading Dish Fetish
