

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.



What if I could live a dream, And not forget her eerie scream. What if I could laugh with joy, And not forget his wicked ploy. What if I could be immersed in solitude, And not forget the rattling feud. What if I could play in the sunshine, And not forget the dank confine. What…