Author: Keigo Higashino Price: Rs. 350/- Publisher: Hachette India Yasuko Hanaoka thought that she was done with her abusive ex-husband Togashi when she strangled him in self-defense. Still recovering from the shock of the incident, she accepts the help of her neighbor Ishigami to get rid of the body. Everything seems to go as planned until … Continue reading »
A dummies guide to surviving a share auto ride in Chennai
On a particularly hot and sweaty typical Chennai summer day, I found myself facing that beast! I never thought this day would come but it had and here I was. I could not find a normal auto and was so drained that all I wanted to do was to get home and jump into the … Continue reading »
The Tigerclaw Tree
Synopsis: The Tigerclaw Tree follows the shifting fortunes of four generations of a Tenkalai Iyengar family, as each member confronts his or her own role in their family legacy of idealism, political involvement and, ultimately,betrayal. First published in 1998, this attractive new edition brings to life again a novel that became a cult classic in … Continue reading »
Versatile Blogger Award
Now this has been the most exciting thing to have happened to me in the past few weeks!! A fellow blogger, Kofykat whose blogs I enjoy reading has show me some blove by awarding me the Versatile Blogger award! Thanks a bunch girl!! This is the first time, I have waited so long before announcing an … Continue reading »
People and the Earthquake
By now most of us in India know about the earthquake that rocked Indonesia and made its presence felt down south of India. This is not a post about the earthquake but rather about how people behave during one and a minor one at that! Different types of human emotions are exhibited during natural events … Continue reading »
You can Sell
Author – Shiv Khera Publisher – Westland Books Price – Rs. 275/- My rating – 4/5 Once in a while, there comes a book that changes your life! Well, this is not that kind of a book but it serves to remind us of application of basic principles such as character,integrity and responsibility in our personal and professional … Continue reading »
Boy, Girl, Pug or Cellular connection?
This weekend I attended a wedding and witnessed a scene that I’d term as innocently cute. The 3 year old son a friend (a very sweet and friendly boy) was having trouble coming out of his shell thanks to the crowd. Post lunch he started becoming his usual self – smiling and wanting to play. … Continue reading »
Wild Family!!
I am happy to announce that I have finally completed the painting of this puma family!!! Now I can plan future art and creative writing projects!! I spotted the photograph of this cute family in one of the news papers earlier this year and simply had to take a stab at painting them..This one is … Continue reading »
Scammed – Confessions of a confused accountant
Author – Anonymous Publisher – Grey Oaks Price – 175/- Rating – 4/5 What do you get when you throw together a talented, hardworking, overworked and underpaid accountant, his sneaky snake of a boss, a gold digging girlfriend, un-approving parents and the promises of a job offer that will take him from zero to hero? … Continue reading »
The “Real” wonder years!
Being a nature lover there is nothing more I enjoy than relaxing at the beach, walking in lush green parks or admiring the flowers on the trees / gardens of the houses I pass. My experiences with nature have sculpted my growing years. Thanks IndiBlogger for giving us the opportunity to look back, pause and … Continue reading »
