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Continue reading →: Mirror – Embracing yourself!
Mirror Mirror on the wall. Who is fairest of them all? – Snow White and the seven Dwarfs. As a child, fairy tales were my escape, a world where magic was real, and happily ever afters were guaranteed. Cinderella and Snow White weren’t just stories; they were dreams of a…
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Continue reading →: Are you a Chicken or a Chicken???
Why did the chicken cross the road? Because it had to get to the other side. Hahahaha! I love it! I am sure we have heard this joke several times through our lives. I heard it again yesterday. From an 8 year old to his mother. He told her the…
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Continue reading →: Hijras in Hindu Mythology
Hijras, often regarded as the unacknowledged taboo of India, they hold a significant yet complex position within the tapestry of Hindu mythology. Despite their integral role in cultural and religious narratives, they are marginalized, relegated to a lower social stratum, and tend to form closely-knit communities. Let’s delve into understanding…
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Continue reading →: Tick Tock Tick!!!
I love this quote ! The clock keeps going isn’t it? Every day, every hour, every minute! But we are not clocks, we are human. We need to stop, take a break and just breathe! During my metro (subway) ride to office, I was on a call with my friend…
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Continue reading →: Aspiration
“The interviewer posed the question, ‘What is your aspiration in life?‘” I found myself momentarily lost in thought, his words echoing in my mind. He probed again, “As a writer, or simply as a person, what do you aspire to achieve?” My response was a silent, contemplative blink. In that…
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Continue reading →: Cat out of the bag!
I am sure that everyone is aware of the street food in India. Every city, every locality has its set of kiosks for the street food. Selling the local favorites to the more common ones like the panipuris, bhel puri, chat etc… Like everybody else I love panipuris. I have…
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Continue reading →: What’s in the name?
“What’s in the name? That which we call a rose, by another name would smell as sweet”- William Shakespeare These timeless words always provoke deep contemplation within me. Indeed, what significance does a name truly hold? It’s the essence of one’s soul that truly matters. Yet, paradoxically, we are born…
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Continue reading →: The First Step
So, I am finally taking my first step to blogging, wherein, I would be writing about myself, what I do, my struggles, my epiphany, my little happiness and most importantly things that keep me hopeful. Now, you would be thinking, yeah! But why should I read what you write? The…
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Continue reading →: Ooty, him and a new resolution!
The small, quaint town of Ooty is beautiful, quiet, rich in good food and fresh air. This was just what we needed. This was the first vacation for my partner and me. We had known each other for a few months now. We wanted to spend some time alone from…
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Continue reading →: Divorce and dignity!
Seems fair? No! Dignity is difficult to find, hard to maintain and even harder to fight for! The decision to end a marriage is never easy. It takes days of pain, months of questions and even years of self-doubt, and dismissing the reality. Divorce is not just two people parting…
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I’m Shipra
Welcome to my cozy nook in the vast digital expanse! A seeker amidst life’s chaotic dance. My quest? To unearth joy and inspiration in everything that surrounds me – be it through stories, poetry, films, melodies, heartfelt dialogues, culinary adventures, or the simple moments of daily existence. This blog serves as a window into my soul, capturing who I am, who I was, and who I aspire to become. With each passing year, I find myself more inclined to document not only life’s milestones but also its seemingly insignificant details. Whether these words find their way back to me in the future or reach the eyes of a passerby in the digital world, remains a mystery. Yet, here lies my humble endeavour to weave the fabric of my life into something tangible.
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