

Thoughts are like footprints, leaving their mark…
On my mind, without permission.

This blog is a collection of my writings, such as articles, travelogues, poems and stories: the ramblings of a creative mind and an enthusiastic writer.

A dream come true! Published my first novel – A love story in the midst of an earthquake that devastated Bhuj in 2021. What can happen in such circumstances?

My love for writing took wings when I had the courage to reach out to publications. Take a look at some of my published works over more than two decades.

Some journeys in life are extraordinary. It is often difficult to express them, but here I have tried to share some of the most special moments of my life.
Ishita Deshmukh is, in many ways, a mascot for national integration! Born to Bengali and Gujarati parents, she grew up on a steady diet of Tamil culture and French literature (in the lovely town of Puducherry). If that wasn’t enough, she is married to a Telugu bidda. She has this uncanny (and unnerving) ability to switch between six different languages in the course of a conversation.
Ishita is a multi-tasking marketing professional with over 2 decades of experience. She recently worked in a Indian Classical Arts organisation as a marketing executive, organising small to large events with some celebrated artistes.


“Oh, what is her name?” I asked my friend, as our walk ended. We watched her amble away, past my tower, into the next one. “Shruti,” she replied. “Right!” I slapped my forehead in frustration. “I was wracking my brains, when I saw her join us for the last round. I have spoken to her…

I have been living in Singapore for almost three years now. The question that many ladies in my situation often deal with is: Where to go on the weekend? Okay that’s wrong English. I know that. But that’s often what we think: a literal download of our thoughts, if I may say so. The next…

Love is magic, Love is tragic, Love is something, We crave so bad. Money is trouble, Money is power, Money is something, We all don’t have. Trust is rare, Trust is elusive, Trust is something, We wish we had. Friendship is caring, Friendship is forgiving, Friendship is something We believe we have.…