Guest Author: Dr Naveen Surendran An invisible enemy taking over the planet killing the old, poor and the vulnerable while locking up the rest. Superheroes in white coats fighting day and night to rescue the world – sounds straight out…Continue reading Scientist in the time of COVID-19
“Pappa knows best”
Pappa knows best! “School is good” said Pappa, on my first day of kindergarten. There I was, dressed up in crisp new uniform with ribbons in my hair, a new school bag on my shoulders and wearing a pair of…Continue reading “Pappa knows best”
Kind, kinder, kindest…
I have been a rolling stone until the news about the Diamond Princess cruise ship anchoring at Yokohama in Japan captured my attention in early February 2020. Just like everyone else in the world, the sheer idea of a random…Continue reading Kind, kinder, kindest…
Twelve Symbols of Christmas
Well, people talk about 12 symbols of Christmas. I just gave a thought as to what they are for me. They may not be the traditional symbols, but the ones that I have experienced and learnt through my life –…Continue reading Twelve Symbols of Christmas
Art in a cereal box
“I love cereal boxes, and I think they are great to sketch on”, said artist Peter Rush when we accidentally met him at the Leo Kelly Arts Centre in Blacktown. It was a long day for him, having hosted an…Continue reading Art in a cereal box
On a flower trail to the capital city
Pictures: Geevarghese Kollannur, Joy Paliakkara (Weeping cherry blossoms) Canberra is not a city essentially known for its floral beauty except for when it hosts the Floriade during the springtime. As Covid played spoilsport this year, all of the 1 million…Continue reading On a flower trail to the capital city
The confessions of a plant parent
Yes, my husband and I are plant parents (I discovered this word very recently. Needless to say, I loved it! For starters, plant parents are people who grow houseplants. Anyone’s guess of course! :)). Yes, I am also a potaholic whose…Continue reading The confessions of a plant parent
An open letter to my future self on the Covid-19 times
Hey me in my ‘60s…, Remember the times when Covid-19 had the whole world in its clutches? And all the uncertainty and the precariousness related to it? Well, it is happening right now – in the first half of 2020!…Continue reading An open letter to my future self on the Covid-19 times
To panic or not to panic – life in the time of Corona
A friend invited us over to their place last week, and when I asked her what to bring, she said ” Just come over, don’t worry about the food. And by the way, maybe bring a few rolls of toilet…Continue reading To panic or not to panic – life in the time of Corona
Books that travelled with me
I was reading first, then not reading, then reading, then not reading, until I started reading again! Thanks to Sabna Krishnan who challenged me to talk about the books that have made a lasting impact in my life. I sat…Continue reading Books that travelled with me