Category: Creative Liberties

  • Winning Best Out Of Waste

    Our parish feast had a carnival over three days. We had various entertainment programs and contests. One of them was a ‘Best Out of Waste’ Fashion show for the kids. Needless to say, the daughter and I were super excited. The million dollar question was, what would we craft our outfit of? Now, we knew…

  • The Queen of Tarts

      “Off with her head”, she screamed for the nth time. And, yet another innocent soul was unceremoniously discarded from the pack. Her offense? She liked white roses just the way they were. Poor thing, never lived to see another one blossom. And so it had been. You survived if you did not question, rave…

  • Prisoner of Thoughts

    It had been 3 months since that fateful day. We never broached the topic. It was almost like the stoic silence surrounding it would make it go away. Batool, my wife’s niece had gone back to India. We hadn’t heard from her since. The phone never rang, and the letters never came. I debated if…

  • Trust Me!

    Yeah!!!!! This post won “But I am supposed to be handling the logistics, not strutting my stuff out there. You must be out of your mind”. “I know, but it is the only solution we have. Philo Aunty just called in sick. Apparently, she went overboard with her sea food diet. You are our only hope.”…

  • W whispers WHY?

    Why did this happen to me?Why do I have to do this?Why am I always the one bearing the brunt?Why am I feeling so bad about this?Why now? Why is there so much suffering?Why is being a woman so difficult?Why is the world so heartless?Why is my promotion delayed?Why does he not love me?Why can’t she…

  • R redecorates ROOMS

    I love doing up the house. In fact, nothing makes me happier than a fresh coat of paint and new home accessories. It is almost a Christmas tradition that I have initiated. So, come November and I have a harem of men in my home. From plumbers to electricians, painters to carpenters, they all become…

  • E encourages ESCAPE

    10 brownie points for you, if you thought of Enrique Iglesias the moment you read the title.  Such a dish that boy is, I tell you. And Escape is one of those numbers that makes me go weak in the knees and everywhere else. Oh, well, now that we have that bit covered, let’s focus.  …

  • The Divine Feminine

    This post won the first prize in the Divine is You Contest by Gillette organized by BlogAdda Google Image A peach halter top teamed with a hot pink short skirt. A stray flick cups her petite face as her hair cascades down her shoulders. She sits in the chair, a towel wrapped around her, facing…

  • Starting Something New!

    When Shoppers Stop changed their outlook in 2008, they moved up the contemporary ladder.  From just another retail outlet, they inched their way into setting trends and became the game changers. Their logo was simple, yet classic. True to their outlook, they added an array of international brands to their product range and replaced the slow movers.…

  • Iss Pyaar Ko…..Alvida Kahoon……?

    Well, Star Plus’ No 1. ranker series ‘Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon’ to go off air this week. The male protagonist, Barun Sobti has quit for personal reasons. The channel thought it better to wrap up rather than replace, considering his popularity. A first of sorts, I gather. The daughter who absolutely adored Arnav Singh Raizada and Khushi…