They stared at each other across the airport terminalThey couldn’t believe their eyesIt was twenty-two years since they had last seen each other Since he had broken her heart and left her to pick up …
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Straight From my Art – Madhubani Birds
The first Madhubani I attempted was a simple one with birds sitting on different branches of a tree. I finished it off with a border design which is typical of the Madhubani style. I must …
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On International Men’s Day
As the adage goes, behind every successful man is a woman. But the reverse is also absolutely true. In the post COVID era, one of the things that has happened is that the media has …
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Straight from my Art – Diwali Mandala
I can’t believe this is my fourth art post already! That marks a month of art posts. Time is truly flying! I’ve never posted on a schedule before so this “have to post on Monday” …
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Straight from My Art – My First Mandala
Ever since I discovered them, mandala art fascinates me. The infinite possibilities of symmetric patterns flowing around a circular shape, be it monochromatic or colourful have brought me a lot of peace and a great …
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Straight from my Art – The Buddha in Madhubani Style
My neice who has her own art blog dabbled a few months back in a Madhubani painting that depicted Radha and Lord Krishna with a cow keeping them company. The intricate zentangle-like design really appealed …
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Straight from My Art – The Goddess
Navratri has drawn to a close after nine days of honouring the Goddess in all her awe-impairing forms. Dussera, or the tenth day after Navratri which marks the symbolic eternal triumph of good over evil …
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CoviMusings – The Fragrance of Home
Gold runs through my fingers as I sprinkle it into the simmering mixture of tempered spices, onions, tomatoes and chillies. Turmeric is a spice. But that beautiful yellow gold running through my fingers? That’s an …
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CoviMusings – Home Truths
Author’s Note: For the last few months, humanity’s thoughts have always been underscored by the all-pervading presence of the pandemic. This humble author is no different. I have struggled for the last few months to write …
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mykidneybeans is four years old!
There is a ritual associated with my anniversary posts now, that I am not sure many have caught on to. It started close to my blog’s very first anniversary when I came across an amazing …
