I’ve had an online presence for nine years now. Starting with a very public blog in 2006, I’ve come a long way. I’ve published under my own name, then chosen to go anonymous. Each of these has been a learning experience. I’ve been on Twitter for over six years now. Both on my blog, and…
Category: Personal
The problem with body image
I realised this very late in life. Love your own body and you’ll be a happier person. Growing up in a normal, middle class family in Chennai, I always had body image issues. I hated the way I looked. Too dark, too fat, too clumsy and too much of a slob. This was what I…
Homecoming
It’s been more than 10 days since I left home. And I’ll be back in an hour from now. This time, it’s with mixed feelings that I return. On the one hand I wish this trip could have been longer. I wish I could gain invaluable international experience by working outside India for a few…
Leaving Prague
It was a wonderful three days in Prague. I haven’t seen all that I wanted to, but I come away feeling there is so much of history to discover in this charming little city of Central Europe. Sitting in this flight that takes me to Paris, I feel the same sense of elation that I…
A day with art…
A dreary and raining day once again. Prague seems to conspire against me in my quest for sightseeing. But, I decide that there is no point in coming all the way to Prague and sitting at home, however cozy and inviting it may seem. First stop: National Gallery. Three exhibitions. Starting with Neoclassicism in the…
The Prague castle
Dragged myself out of a very warm and welcoming bed to go see the Prague castle. It’s raining. And six degrees. Not very motivating for someone from a place where the Mercury rarely dips below 30. Boards with explanations must be bilingual. This way, we’re not obliged to buy pointless audio guides. The Czech Republic…
Prague – First impressions
Prague is a living picture post card. Medieval, beautiful. First impressions are fabulous. I seem to have arrived in Prague on a most interesting day. Demonstrations, freedom festival, celebrations. Feels like I’m in a carnival of some sort. Except that it’s cold. Still getting used to a currency other than the euro. Not easy. And…
Travel notes 1
Once again, after close to 9 months, I am travelling again. There’s something about travel that liberates the mind and makes me want to write. Perhaps it’s the knowledge that I’ll be going somewhere me, somewhere exciting and very soon. Or perhaps it’s the excitement I derive from the change of routine. Or perhaps it’s…
On chivalry and assorted things…
Tell me honestly, when was the last time a man had the courtesy to let you pass before going through the door? Or held your chair for you to sit down in a restaurant? Can’t remember? Well, I couldn’t either until I met a friend recently. In an entirely unexpected meeting with a friend, I…
Happy birthday, my darling
Chennai, my hometown and the only place I can call home turned 375 yesterday. For some reason, I have a strange love-hate relationship with Chennai. There are days when I’m completely contented with being here. On others, I would like nothing better than to get the hell out. While I love the beach and everything…