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Subway Surfer

New on the Blog!

Usually, I have a clearer idea when it comes to publishing an article on my blog, but this time, I have this urge to post, to let my words known while I am still in the process of figuring the way to articulate my thoughts. So please bear with me. (Like you always do :)) Over the past year, subways and underground rail have become an integral part of my life. A bunch of people come together to…

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Life lessons and Coffee

Many, many years from now, there will be a little kid who will ask what wisdom Vaishnevi left this planet with, and as a response, the universe will share this blog post (in a hologram format, duh). Don’t do drugs, alcohol, burnt matchsticks, and CAFFEINE. Ladies and Gentlemen, I drank almost a litre of coffee. Ta-daa. A little education: the largest size of coffee Starbucks offers is Trenta—a…

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Remember Me?

Is it important? Is it important to remember your past – near and distant? For maybe it might hinder you, hold you from moving forward. But it might as well push you towards your future – assuring you that you are fine right now, because you were fine once upon a time. And if someone decides to remember, would it be fair to remember only the good memories? Or would it be unfair to revisit only…

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Surely You're Joking Mr Feynman - Book Review

Finally, I got the time to finish the book my friends had gifted me years earlier. “Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman!” is one biography you won’t be bored while reading. Here are my takeaways from the book: The Importance of curiosity: Feynman’s insatiable curiosity fueled his deep understanding of diverse subjects, showcasing the power of genuine interest in learning. Unconventional…

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Vaish and Aurora Borealis

#NorthernLights

When I was a kid, I really liked this story – “Mara and her pillow”. Young little Mara thinks her pillow and bed are rough and hence, she goes out to find a softer bed when she meets different animals like pigeons, cats, dogs and talks to them about their beds Yesterday I felt like Mara. Rewind to Saturday morning when I got a text from my friend saying “Please tell me you saw the Aurora”.…

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Tulips

Last Sunday, April 7th, I impulsively got off my train and marched to Union Square park. Actually, I was out to buy eclipse glasses but then saw multiple people carrying tote bags filled with tulips. Because of their eye-catching, radiant appearance, I was compelled to ask a woman where she acquired them. Imagine my disappointment when I realized that the tulip event was ending at 3 o’clock, and…

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Snow

#snow #poem #blog

It’s snowing, It’s my first time seeing the white flakes melt at the touch of my gloved hand, It is the first time Jack Frost has nipped my nose, and now my nose is red just like my blushing cheeks. Keep falling my little snowflake, My soft and deadly, little snowflake. ~Vaish

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A love letter

This Valentine’s Day, instead of writing a love letter to him, I am writing to hnm. Now, listen to my hymn. Dearest H&M, The love we share reminds me of Hermes, Pandora and the box, Starts with some curiosity and ends up being a one-sided, materialistic & toxic affair; Always on rocks. So many times I have decided to give up on you, to quit you, put a gap between us, But your addiction is…

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मी सध्या काय करते

माझ्या दहावीला दहा वर्ष झाली!     आज अचानक झी मराठीवरील “होणार सून मी ह्या घरची” serial’च title track आठवलं. मला आणि माझ्या बहिणीला फार आवडायची ती मालिका. आम्ही दोघी काय, आमचं आखं कुटुंब काहिकरून 8:०० वाजता एकत्र serial बघायचो. मला अजूनही आठवतं, माझी बहिण आणि मी, त्या मालिकेतील खलनायक “आप्टे” ह्यांची नक्कल करायचो. जाणू, श्री आणि आईआजी तर सगळ्यांचे favorite! त्यात तेजश्री आणी शशांकचं खऱ्या…

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Merry, Merry Christmas

Twinkling fairy lights,With the wind smelling like peppermint & hot cocoa Jack Frost nips at my nose,My heart feels warm and fuzzy. A lighted tree round the corner,with ornaments – red, golden, blue & candy canes hung by A group of musicians rendering a harmonious version of Jingle Bells,An old couple brushing noses under a mistletoe A green wreath hangs on the door,A cute little pinecone…

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Persephone, Hades & the Pomegranate

The Greek story of Demeter, Persephone and Hades along with our humble hero - Pomegranate

Have you ever peeled a Pomegranate? If not, please try – especially because peeling one would make you realize of how much of a metaphor the fruit is for the story of Persephone and Hades. I certainly felt that way it. So as most of us know, Lord Hades fell in love with Lady Persephone (maybe during the winter solstice meet up at Olympus, iykyk) but Demeter, Persephone’s mother was against her…

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Battery Park

I think it must be around 10 years ago, when I was scrolling down my phone, deeply invested in the book ... #NYC #NewYork #BatteryPark

I think it must be around 10 years ago, when I was scrolling down my phone, deeply invested in the book that I was reading. If you are expecting a fancy novel then I am sorry because I was immersed in a chick-flick written by a now published author – A.V. Geiger. “It’s only temporary” had all the twists and turn that my teenage heart was wanting to read. Honestly growing up, I must have read…

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My Deltora Quest

My #Deltora Quest. Thank you @EmilyRodda for these wonderful books.

16th March 2023 Annually, my school used to conduct a scholastic book fair. Along with selling books in school itself, a glossy, shiny, highly coveted page, with books of all genre was shared with all students and then post ordering, our books were sent to us. One such year, I believe it was 2004 , I spotted a book; actually a set of 3 books which I really wanted to buy. I already knew the…

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A healthy male lead! 💖

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Shakuntal

2020: took part in a writing contest which I did not win 2023: blogging it as it is :P This murder mystery historical drama, revolves around Kavi Kalidas ji and is heavily influenced by works of @authoramish Hope you all enjoy it. #mystery #story #murder

I had taken part in Write India competition in 2020. I did not win but this is the story that I wrote then which I thought to share now in 2023. This piece of fiction, a murder mystery historical drama, revolves around Kavi Kalidas ji and is heavily influenced by the works of Amish Tripathi. I am a fan of his work and tried to learn as much as I could then. Hope you all enjoy it. The sun shone…

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Hibiscus, Sand and New Year

Happy New Year #NewYear #NewYearNewMe

12/31/2022 Do you sometimes feel that so much time has passed since your existence? For example, you are trying to remember an old memory, a fond one at that and then you find yourself grappling to remember the exact words which that person said. The words which you remembered few years ago. And then you look around yourself with hopeful eyes, hoping that maybe some object may whisper those…

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Sudha Murthy ji at the PILF (Pune International Literary festival) - My notes

My notes from the #PILF - Pune International Literary Festival. Session where Dr. Manjiri Prabhu in conversation with Sudha Murthy ji. @PuneIntLitFest #PuneInternationalLiteraryFestival

The PILF (Pune International Literature Festival) took place on 2nd to 4th December. The 3 day literary festival ( 2 day offline + last day online) had many highlights but, one that stayed was the inauguration conversation with Mrs. Sudha Murthy ji. Sudha Murthy, is an Indian educator, author and philanthropist who is chairperson of the Infosys Foundation. She is married to the co-founder of…