Footprints on my mind…
Thoughts are like footprints, leaving their mark…
On my mind, without permission.
Blog
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.
Books
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?
Published Clips
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.
Mom Speaks…
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.
Meet the Author
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.
Latest Blogs
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A Rural Visit as part of my MBA
As we got down from the bus, eager to see the “chandie”, we were greeted by several cows right at the entrance, some tied to a tree, others lose, while the men stared at us. Hesitant, a little wary, we huddled together at first, watching, a little wide-eyed, all the activities around us. Gradually we…
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ARE WE ROGUES?
A Prank Remembered My family decided to spend the night of the 17th of November (1998) on our farm. Someone had seen a forecast of a meteor-shower on that specific date, and we wanted to observe it. My parents, my sister, Kanika and I occupied one car. About six other friends, joined us in their…
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First Impressions
One of my favourite hobbies is looking at photos, especially those taken by my family, friends and me. While arranging the recent ones, I came across some which instantly evoked strong feelings. Incidentally they were all taken in the same location, but in various nooks and corners and at different times of the day. Just…
Footprints on the Mind 