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Musings At The Fag End Of Fall

Standing on the threshold of winter,I look at her.Bonded have wethrough sixteen seasons of springas inch by inch, she grew so tallthat I failed to fathom how.Joy and laughter have I shared;comfort she has lenton those cloudy dayswhen solace I have sought.Letting out a long sigh,I now see her standbare sans her garments,bracing the wind that sweeps across.A tinge of sadness crosses my mind.Yet resolute she is,firm not to … Continue reading Musings At The Fag End Of Fall

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The Past Usurps The Present In The Film Nirvana Inn

I did not make a  conscious decision. It was just coincidental that I happened to watch Nirvana Inn, with its well-designed spooky aspects, on Halloween Day.  The film was a part of the screenings at the Indian Film Festival of Cincinnati. Premiered in the Busan International Film Festival of 2019, Nirvana Inn clearly deviates from the norms that generally govern movies in the thriller genre. … Continue reading The Past Usurps The Present In The Film Nirvana Inn

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Being Thankful And Keeping My Sunny Side Up

Fall is my most favorite season of the year. I love seeing the leaves of trees change colors, and the pleasantly mild temperatures encourage me to take long walks. As we celebrate Thanksgiving at the end of November, we reflect on our blessings in life. This year, it has become all the more important to be grateful for all that we have, with the world … Continue reading Being Thankful And Keeping My Sunny Side Up

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The Emerging Face Of Women in the Workplace During COVID-19

The most talked about news these days is, without an iota of doubt, the COVID-19 pandemic. Citizens all across the globe, in some way or the other, can give their input. And yet, no one knows when we can put a stop to this ensuing uncertainty.  I shared my thoughts about female expertise being silenced during the COVID-19 crisis. And I also mentioned how it … Continue reading The Emerging Face Of Women in the Workplace During COVID-19

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As the USA Gets Ready to Accept Kamala Harris

When Shyamala Gopalan first set her feet on American soil and was clearing her immigration formalities, she did not know what the future would bring.  She was totally unaware that she was going to give to that nation a daughter who would create history close to six decades later. It was a moment of joy when Joe Biden selected Kamala Harris to be his running … Continue reading As the USA Gets Ready to Accept Kamala Harris

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Taking A Peek At The FOMO Illness

My 24 year-old irriates me immensely when he tells me to “Chillax”! More than the action, it’s the expression that annoys me! But then, there’s a rule of thumb you should know if you are in any way linked to social media or its devotees. You need to be familiar with the list of trendy acronyms lest you feel out of place. Just recently, my … Continue reading Taking A Peek At The FOMO Illness

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Are The Shades Of Life Really Grey ? A Review of Assamese Short Film Tell Me It’s Grey

Does life only shower smiles and sunshine on us, or is there also a sad tale written amidst the grey clouds? The short film Tell Me It’s Grey, a blend of English and Assamese, tenderly unfolds one such story that encapsulates a wide range of human emotions. The film, which was released on YouTube on September 11, was screened at the Guwahati International Film Festival … Continue reading Are The Shades Of Life Really Grey ? A Review of Assamese Short Film Tell Me It’s Grey

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Have Women Leaders Excelled During The COVID-19 Crisis?

Last evening when I checked the count of worldwide COVID-19 cases, the figure showed that it has crossed an alarming mark of 32 million. Unfortunately, the number of cases keeps rising everyday. As the deadly virus is holding humanity in its frightening grip, an overwhelmingly large number of news items related to the illness are sprawling their roots in social media. While some of these … Continue reading Have Women Leaders Excelled During The COVID-19 Crisis?

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The Artist

A masterpieceNo one can surpass.The strokes so perfect,The shades so exquisite.A multitude of colorsadorn a sublime piece of artthat the artist giftsfrom His treasured works.From beneath arisesthe smell of musty earththat fills the air.Hiding among the clouds,the sun plays hide-and-seek,only to emergeafter a whileto bathe mewith some warmthand caress mewith a tender touch.Now and then,the droplets fallfrom the canopyof the green leaves!It’s the sparkling, fresh … Continue reading The Artist

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Thank You Teachers: A Tribute

From the treasury of quotes about teachers comes one that strikes a chord with me. American author Jeannette Walls describes the profession of teaching beautifully when she says : “Teaching is a calling too. And I’ve always thought that teachers in their way are holy angels leading their flocks out of the darkness.” Teachers play a monumental role in our lives. We all have those … Continue reading Thank You Teachers: A Tribute

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