The Golconda fort is one of the heritage landmarks in Hyderabad that gained prominence as the capital of the Qutub Shahi Sultans (1518 – 1687). This fort once symbolized the wealth of India because it was surrounded by diamond mines, and several of the world-famous diamonds like the “Kohinoor” and the “Hope” diamonds once…
Morning Walks…
Have always been a late-nighter and late-riser. But, went on a rare morning walk recently and was mesmerized by the beauty around me. Everything appeared more poetic and magical in the mornings! Have now become a regular morning walker since few days 🙂 🙂 Highly recommend early morning walks (before 8 am). Surprisingly many urban…
Golconda Fort, Hyderabad.
At Golconda Fort – Hyderabad (India), a few days ago. Will post more on this historic fort soon…. PS: The red dupatta that I’m wearing was a gift from an Assamese friend – it’s a typical “Bodo” (a tribe of Assam) cotton shawl 🙂
I Understand – Part 2
If you haven’t already done so, please read my earlier post titled “I Understand – Part 1”. Some of you asked me why I’m talking about such negative issues. Am doing so because I believe that by discussing such problems openly, we can bring about some positive change (however miniscule) in society, compared to just…
Souvenirs from Lucknow, India
Visited Lucknow two years ago and loved the city, and the “Chikankari” there. “Chikankari” is a delicate and artfully done hand embroidery – traditional to Lucknow. Ended up checking out quite a bit and also buying many. There’s nothing more exhilarating or exonerating than being able to convert a vice into a virtue 🙂 🙂 …
I Understand – Part 1
One of the most beautiful qualities of true friendship is to understand and to be understood. – Seneca I’d like to share one of the most significant insights that I’ve gained in life so far via this post. It’s about how tremendously effective and life-transforming the two simple words “I Understand” can be – even…
Souvenirs from Odisha, India
Posted this on my FB page http://www.facebook.com/Aparnablog today 🙂 🙂 “Hope you’re having a Great Tuesday! Decided to check in briefly to do a fast and easy post with old pics. This post is about something that I’m very passionate about – Indian #handlooms and #textiles. Whenever I travel around India, always visit the handloom emporiums and…
In Garo Mekhela(skirt) from NE India
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Happy Dussehra!
Celebrating in a Kanjeevaram silk sari :):)
Paint me
Paint me with your brush in the way only you can I love the colors you choose your strokes your brush Fill the outline choose the shades Make me a fantasy to remember forever
Nice story set in Nice (France)
This is a nice story about someone nice who met someone not so nice, in Nice. The nice one said: “How nice! You’re in Nice?” The not so nice one: “Yes, I’m in Nice, and I’m actually nice even though people say I’m not nice.” The nice one: “Nice to know you’re actually nice! Please continue…
How do I know?
How do I know you’re the one? Because I saw the lost look in your eyes that told me you were searching Searching for me….. PS: Poetry bites
Is Today the Day?
Is today the day for a confession of my eternal and ardent obsession Should I reveal I’m crazy about you and can love none else but you? Will words be sweeter than silence or will they break this breathtaking dream? Is today the day for a confession of my eternal and ardent obsession…..
The Economics of Ramnavami
The two festivals that I remember vividly from my stay in Calcutta are Durga Puja and Ramnavami. However surprisingly, have more lucid memories of Ramnavami, though it was celebrated on a much smaller scale than Dussehra. Also got my first economics lesson around then. This festival which usually falls in April is celebrated very differently…
Idlis for Bollywood Aunty
Going back from sixteen to six – when I was in Calcutta. The neighborhood that I stayed in Salt Lake City was surprisingly mostly a neighborhood of Marwadis and North Indians and I was exposed to very little Bengali because most of the neighbors and area kids spoke Hindi. As a result of this, within…