

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.


I can see the world in constant strife, I can see the pain of a lonely bride, I can see the hate in a trusted friend, I can see the fear in a growing trend. I can hear the roaring cries for change, I can hear the grumbling in exchange, I can hear the whimpers…

She screamed. He held tighter. Footsteps approached. They swung into shadows. Raavir was furious. Raavir was after them. He would break their marriage. He would kill them first. Minutes ticked into hours, They huddled together. Fear wracked their bodies. The hearts remained firm. She’d begged him for mercy. She’d pleaded to his conscience. Raavir, the…

I don’t know when, I don’t know how, It’s a strange tale, A curious case. The story of my life. The story of my love. I was a reticent child, Obedient and quiet, In kindergarten I played, With snakes on my head, An unforgettable memory, Of innocence and naivety. In school I read, and read…