Resumed reading 10 Marchfield Square by Nicola Whyte. A dear friend recommended it, saying if I loved the Vera Wong series by Jesse Sutanto, I’d enjoy this too. Last year, I read the second Vera Wong book with her and fell completely for Vera. Still waiting for the third. 10 Marchfield Square is a slow-paced … Continue reading 01/02/2026 – Reading Update
Author: Deepa
Write A Page A Day
That little black notebook.. Some days, writing feels like the only place my thoughts line up. I reach for my black notebook and a pen when I feel overwhelmed, lost, or tired — and sometimes even when I am calm. Writing becomes my quiet space, my pause. A small stillness amidst the chaos. A kind … Continue reading Write A Page A Day
Some Days, Reading Looks Like This
28/01/2026 A couple of days back, I finished reading Penumbra by Bhaskar Chattopadhyay. Oh yes!! I’ll be sharing my thoughts on the book soon 🤫 For the past two days, I haven’t been able to decide what to pick up next. Honestly, I already have three books in a currently reading state. But today, my … Continue reading Some Days, Reading Looks Like This
Understanding Fear, Without Judgement
Some of us are scared of dark nights or sleeping alone. A few may make fun of it or casually say, “What is there to be scared of? Just keep a bed lamp on and sleep.”If it were really that easy, we wouldn’t speak about it openly, would we? Instead of accepting that some people … Continue reading Understanding Fear, Without Judgement
Always Remember by Charlie Mackesy— A Gentle Pause in a Busy Life
A page from the book.. Always Remember, the second book in The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse series, feels like a soft nudge to a busy, overstimulated life — a reminder to pause, breathe, and gently return to yourself. In this book, the storm becomes a powerful metaphor for the feelings we … Continue reading Always Remember by Charlie Mackesy— A Gentle Pause in a Busy Life
Chapter 1 — Even Arjuna Felt Lost
The stage is set. Both the Kauravas and Pandavas are settled on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, armies lined up, warriors prepared, strategies planned. Everything seems ready for the war that will change history. Arjuna asks Krishna to drive his chariot to the middle of the battlefield so he can see all the soldiers on both … Continue reading Chapter 1 — Even Arjuna Felt Lost
When Chai Gets Cold
pc- @papipigy Ila hadn’t slept well. By the time the sky cracked open with pale winter light, she was already awake. Even at 8 a.m., the morning felt dark and heavy. Why not sip my morning masala chai, she thought. She turned the gas knob and set water to boil. Two spoons of her favourite … Continue reading When Chai Gets Cold
Reading Pyongyang..
At around 75% of the book, my head was echoing the dictator’s name. It appears in almost every panel. The songs, the walls, the badges, the monuments — even when the author looks in the mirror, he first sees the ruler’s photo. Through this title, you walk through a Pyongyang that is monitored, guided, choreographed, … Continue reading Reading Pyongyang..
Domestic Dramas & Other Delicacies
An ode to everyday multitasking… and husbands source:pinterest Today, I truly believe women are champions of multitasking. And no, I’m not talking about the glamorous “managing home, baby, job” kind of multitasking. I mean the real, behind-the-scenes stuff. The kind of multitasking that keeps a household from falling into total chaos. Like laundry, for instance. … Continue reading Domestic Dramas & Other Delicacies
This Moment Is Precious Too
This morning, as I held a warm bowl of poha, I sighed — not out of tiredness, but with a quiet sense of gratitude. Yes, I have someone to feed me. Life today is beautifully chaotic. I’m lost in unfinished sleep, diaper changes, burps, and chasing my little one. There are days I feel angry, … Continue reading This Moment Is Precious Too
Chai and Chatter Chronicles 