Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society (SIFAS), a name synonymous with the Indian Classical Arts in Singapore and for me, with its current premises on Starlight Road. The opportunity to work for SIFAS, came to me when I had lost all hope, and was slowly losing my mind, due to the increasing restrictions and fears induced … Continue reading SIFAS – A Stroll down Memory Lane!
The Gift
“Memsahib! Look at this! Isn’t it cute?” “What is it, Garima?” Rupa looked up from reading the morning news. “These little drawers… But what will you do with it? Store coins?” A teacup hung mid-air as Rupa stared at a beautifully carved, wooden miniature chest of drawers. Two drawers on the left, two drawers on … Continue reading The Gift
The Meaning of Love
In a world so small, In a world so diverse, There comes a time, When you wonder, Why am I here? You look outside, You look inside, You look at friends, You look at family, And you wonder, Why am I here? A tiny cry, A lopsided grin, A tug that pulls At the heartstrings. … Continue reading The Meaning of Love
Foggy Mornings
Of foggy mornings And cold climes, Of steaming cups, And shivering hands... Of chirping birds, And resting feet, Of growing plants, And savoring sweet. A dream so beloved, Of alluring sands, A home so desired, On distant lands. A life so claimed, For peace of mind, A bliss so deserved, For your loving kind.
Mother’s Day
Mother's Day... It wasn't something we celebrated. It wasn't something we were taught at school (at least not in those days). It wasn't something I thought about a lot. Until this year. Until today. Until I was surrounded by the myriad posts, quotes, confessions, and wishes. Motherhood… A status I achieved recently. Some say it … Continue reading Mother’s Day
The Little Grain of Sand
POV: A glimpse of life, In the East Coast Park, As told by a little grain of sand, The essence of a beach, The neglected witness.
Life will never be the same again!
I have the most exciting news! We did it! Nope, it is not a lottery ticket! It is also not the most thrilling rollercoaster ride in the world – I don’t ride them! Something much more awe-inspiring! I have bought a ticket to the most adventurous, the most enchanting, the most breathtaking and the scariest … Continue reading Life will never be the same again!
The Glow in The Park
As the rains patter, The kids chatter, Life seems to start, To matter. Everything's grey, Everything's dark, But just across that space, There's a glow in the park. The wind stops, There's a pall, But in that thunder, I hear a call. Voices hound, Lightning surrounds, But in my home, Peace abounds. As I listen … Continue reading The Glow in The Park
A Weekend with the Stars!
The last weekend was a dream! Anticipated, dreaded, feared, awaited! I was in the presence of legendary artistes... one of whom, I had seen perform as a young child, long, long ago in Pondicherry... Ustad Zakir Hussain! He needs no introduction! And I am recounting my experience in such a muddled fashion! Let's rewind a little... … Continue reading A Weekend with the Stars!
I sat on my Bench…
The sun pierced,The clouds cleared,The wind wiped,A leaf twirled. I sat on my bench,Like I always do.Waiting for him,To forgive me. I remember the day,Just like today,When he left,Without a say. The days rolled,As years did,I lost count,I'm sure he did. I sat on my bench,Like I always do,I don't have much time.I'd hoped he … Continue reading I sat on my Bench…
Footprints on the Mind 