2020-04-02 17:11
Hi beautiful person,How are you doing today on day 9 of #LockdownIndia? I was just thinking about human adaptability. We're all hard-wired to adapt to situations. It is thousands of ye… Read More
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2020-04-01 17:29
Hello there wonderful person,How was your day 8 of lockdown? Mine was a very productive day.I made the above art which is a part of an art challenge, Sktchy's #30faces30days, whic… Read More
2020-03-31 18:25
Hi again!What's up my wonderful people? How was today, day 7 of #lockdownindia for you? This morning, I demonstrated a unique method of wiping the floor on my instagram stories… Read More
2020-03-30 16:23
Hello there, How are you holding up on Day 6 of #Lockdownindia ? Chances are the lockdown will get extended. Let's be prepared for the long haul, and let's not fixate on April 15th (whe… Read More
2020-03-29 17:05
Hello there,If you are counting days like me, you know this is day 5 of #lockdownindia. This is the time when we start getting restless, especially it being the weekend. Most of us associate… Read More
2020-03-28 17:44
Hi there,Those of you who have joined in, after watching my live or seeing my post on Instagram, welcome!In of my books, I had written 'We don't realise the value of something, t… Read More
2020-03-27 16:36
Hey there,Today is day 3 of #Lockdownindia. I feel fortunate to be living in a place where I am surrounded with nature, greenery and I am blessed to have lots of garden space. Every mo… Read More
2020-03-26 16:35
Hi there,Here I am, back again on day 2 of #21daysof positivity.How are you holding up?Yesterday, I asked on my instagram, how you guys are feeling and coping. I observed a curio… Read More
2020-03-25 14:40
Hello there!As promised, here's my day 1 post of #21daysofpositivity that I started yesterday, after PM Modi announced #LockdownIndia.Everywhere we go--online, because we can't go anyw… Read More
2020-03-24 18:35
Hi all,Our PM Modi has just announced a 21 day strict lockdown for the entire nation. He has been very vocal about it and made it clear in no uncertain terms, why it is needed, q… Read More
2020-03-21 03:21
Hey guys! How have you all been and how are you all coping with the Covid preparations in your city? Are you in lockdown? I hope you are following social distancing and taking it very s… Read More
2020-03-09 05:48
Hello there!How have you been and how is the onset of summer in your city? Bangalore (my home city) is warming up and I am prepared for a sizzling summer!I have some exciting news for you. T… Read More
2020-01-15 16:50
Today is the very last day of the blog marathon. Since I've also signed up for a #30faces30days challenge AND since I am also working really hard on my next book, this blog marathon was very… Read More
2020-01-15 16:14
Isn't anticipation better than the actual event that you're waiting for? When whatever you are waiting for happens, there's nothing anymore to look forward to. It's all done. But when… Read More
2020-01-13 16:17
November onwards, the lit fest seasons start. It's an opportunity for readers to meet their favourite writers, listen to some interesting (hopefully!) discussions, get their books signed… Read More
2020-01-13 06:58
The world economic forum releases a gender gap report every year, which benchmarks and quantifies the progress towards parity between men and women in four areas: educational health and surv… Read More
2020-01-11 16:19
For today's post, just a portrait of a lady and her cat. This is a part of Sktchy's #30days30faces challenge that I signed up for. We get a face in our inbox every day, and we make a portrai… Read More
2020-01-10 03:46
What does it take to forgive someone who has hurt you over and over? The easiest thing to say would be to cut them out of your life, and move on. But sometimes the one who has hurt you is a… Read More
2020-01-09 12:01
When we enter into a new partnership--be it a friendship or a business relationship, we're excited and optimistic. If no external circumstances change and no internal growth happens for both… Read More
2020-01-07 11:57
Most of us think from the point of view of 'what's in it for me.' This is how the human mind works.This morning, I posted a question on my Instagram feed.People who follow me on Instagram kn… Read More
2020-01-06 16:40
For today's #30faces30days challenge, we were asked to add a phrase to our drawing. Since I finished the edits of my next book today (WHEW!) I decided to add 'All Done".What a satisfyi… Read More
2020-01-05 17:16
Today, three quotes for you to think about. The letting go bit---it's very hard to do. It's also hard to bear the pain in love. As regards friends--people change.Most of my books revo… Read More
2020-01-05 06:52
A splendid book that I read, The Tamil Story, is a collection of 88 Tamil short stories from the last hundred years, translated into English. It showcases the society, the… Read More
2020-01-03 14:54
Today's post is a vibrant portrait from the #30faces30days challenge that I am doing.If you want to see my other portraits, please check out my Instagram art page.Click HERE Come back tomorr… Read More
2020-01-03 05:48
Are you the kind of person whoa> Makes resolutions but does not keep them?b> Makes resolutions but they are the same as last years?c> Does not believe in resolutions and hence does… Read More
2020-01-02 03:40
This year or this decades starts with an art challenge for me. I have joined in the Sktchy Challenge 30 faces 30 days, where I am joining an International community of over 800 artists… Read More
2019-12-31 16:26
What better post for the last post of this decade than sharing my best reads of 2019!!I read about 60 books this year.(you can see all of them on my Instagram highlights Books 1 and&nb&hell…Read More
2019-12-30 16:45
Friends of ours invited us to their farm which is about 200 Kms from Bangalore. Their company Sakura Fresh manufactures a wide variety of beverage and culnary products from fresh ingre… Read More
2019-12-29 17:29
For today's post I decided to do a Sunday Stealing Post. Do click on the linked words to see what it is!Here goes:1.First things first, did you have a good year?Mixed. Biggest achievem… Read More
2019-12-28 15:54
I watched a really interesting Malayalam movie today called Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 and I loved it. It reminded me a lot of the 2013 English movie Her,Both deal with Artificial… Read More
2019-12-28 06:59
These are pages from my journal. Will share a few more tomorrow! :)
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2019-12-26 18:00
Life can be hard. We might not be on the path we thought we would be on. We might have a myriad problems. As we navigate through life's curved paths, we change. But in order to be true to on… Read More
2019-12-26 03:19
Today, just a simple photoA heartfelt Christmas wishMay you spend time with your loved onesMay you create Happy memoriesMay you do things that bring you joyAbove all, may you be grateful for… Read More
2019-12-24 17:02
A humming bird without a songA vehicle without a wheelWounds caused by wrongFrom which you can't heal Bereft of feelingsA silent burden to bearAll the daily dealingsActions without any care… Read More
2019-12-23 16:18
Love is not a contract you sign, where you commit to telling everything to each other. Love is when you feel understood without saying a thing. When you love someone, you accept them in th… Read More
2019-12-22 14:07
There's something magical about the Christmas season. People might say it is commercialised and advertising has made it all about expensive gifts, but I think it depends on the individ… Read More
2019-12-21 17:27
My 48th. So grateful I am living my dream. Worth every night I stayed up working :)
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2019-12-20 15:00
There are two kinds of senior citizens. One kind considers themselves old. They are jaded and have given up on life. The other group doesn't even think about their age. They are fun and in… Read More
2019-12-19 14:51
One of the things most of us neglect is spending time in our own company. Whether you are a student, a busy mother to young kids, a working professional or a senior citizen, we're mostly sur… Read More
2019-12-18 15:06
The one thing I have learnt is that people will treat you the way you allow them to. The more you bend and oblige, the more you will be taken advantage of. A lot of people resent this, but t… Read More
2019-12-17 14:48
My daughter and I spent some creative time together today, writing black out poetry.We then read it out loud to each other. We really enjoyed the challenge, and came up with unique, th… Read More
2019-12-16 09:14
Hey guys!How have you been?I am sorry I haven't been posting as regularly as I intended to. Life took over; I lost two family members unexpectedly and suddenly. Then I had my lit fests to at… Read More
2019-08-08 16:03
Hello there,Time flies. It's been a while since I have written here. My last posts were in May, when I did the blog marathon, where there were 30 new posts, each day.After a two month hiatus… Read More
2019-05-31 18:06
Hello there!The month comes to an end today, and so does my blog marathon. I can't tell you how HARD it was this time, especially as I have a LOT of stuff going on the personal front. I won'… Read More
2019-05-30 18:40
Clicked at Calicut, when I attended the Kerala Lit fest.Everybody has a favourite memory associated with their vacations destinations. Sometimes it is a childhood memory a… Read More
2019-05-29 18:31
Restlessness Desire Longing Are now constant companions Travelling with meWithin meThey have made themselves comfortableThey arrived as touristsOn a travellers visa… Read More
2019-05-28 17:17
Most of us have been conditioned to NOT say no. We're afraid that we will be disliked. We fear confrontation. We are mostly conditioned to put others before ourselves. This is especial… Read More
2019-05-27 15:00
There's a site called One Word. It's a lovely practice tool for writers. The instructions are simple. You will be given a word at the top of the screen, and you have one minute to writ… Read More
2019-05-26 18:00
Whiplash --a movie which I watched recently left me thinking. How far is a person willing to go to achieve the pinnacle of success? Where does one draw the line to achieve excellence? What… Read More
2019-05-25 17:49
For today's post, I thought I would share with you the various stages of making a portrait and explain the steps:Step 1.I draw an outline in pencil. The outline has to be accurate. You can u… Read More
2019-05-24 15:23
A question which I am often asked is 'Are your stories true stories? They seem so real?'People then ask me who the 'real person is'. They beg me to reveal the names of the real people on who… Read More
2019-05-23 16:55
As I type this, my son is sprawled out on my bed, waiting for me to finish. My dog is pawing me, and whining, wanting me to finish. My husband just walked in and asked if I am done.I t… Read More
2019-05-22 15:13
Hey there!Mothers and sons always have a special bond. (Just like mothers and daughters do)I am super super excited just now, as I am leaving for the airport, to receive my son. It's been al… Read More
2019-05-21 06:30
My darling daughter,On this day eighteen years ago, I lay in the hospital, utterly overwhelmed. I had gone into labour unexpectedly. My gynaecologist had not yet reached the hospital as it w… Read More
2019-05-20 16:10
For today's post I am sharing three portraits I made over last three days. These were hard pictures to draw. I am a part of an international Artists community (Sktchy which I have mentioned… Read More
2019-05-19 15:50
For the last many years now, whenever I do a blog marathon, I always do a post from Sunday Stealing.Since I haven't t done one this time, I thought I would do it today. Every Sunday, Sunday… Read More
2019-05-18 15:05
A little while ago I watched a nice episode of a reality TV series on Netflix called Queer Eye. It's an award winning show. It consists of five style experts (who happen to be gay) who… Read More
2019-05-17 16:27
We've been running contests and giving away Kindles for the promos of my latest book 'Wake Up, Life Is Calling.' This is in partnership with Kindle India. So far we've given aw… Read More
2019-05-16 16:43
Today I restarted my practice of making a portrait daily. I used to do it every single day. I am a part of an International Artists Community. (Check out thousands of reference p… Read More
2019-05-15 16:41
I have written in the past about my long standing relationship with yoga.I have also explained (read the linked post above) why I prefer Ashtanga yoga over the other forms of yoga. Vi… Read More
2019-05-14 17:14
I don't have happy things to write todayI don't have anything I want to sayI don't have words to express thisDarkness merging into oceanic abyssI don't have hate to consume meI don't h… Read More
2019-05-13 13:48
It rained this afternoon. Very heavily. It's the first time it is raining this heavily, after I have moved into this home. I moved in just before the summer began, around the end of Fe… Read More
2019-05-12 16:30
Hello there.I had promised a detailed report about the Coimbatore event, and here I am, as promised, blogging from my home at Bangalore today.I got back from Coimbatore today. It was o… Read More
2019-05-11 18:58
Just had an OUTSTANDING event at Coimbatore! You can spot me and my publisher Arup Bose, sitting amongts the audience, in the above pic. We posed for this photo, after the event… Read More
2019-05-10 15:45
Today was a crappy day for me! It has been terrible. Nothing went as expected. Some days are like that. It's Murphy's law in action. I am travelling tomrrow. In case you missed yesterd… Read More
2019-05-09 16:26
Many people do not know what happens at book launches, or how important it is for not only the author, but also the reading community. Hence I thought I would write about it.A book launch or… Read More
2019-05-08 15:17
At Abu Dhabi, I was at the house of the Indian Ambassador who had invited me for dinner. It was an august gathering where I met Ambassadors from other countries, high ranking off… Read More
2019-05-07 11:55
If we do not challenge ourselves we do not grow. It is important to push boundaries. We need to have a goal--it could be anything, even a small thing like 'I will wake up at 6.30 am every da… Read More
2019-05-06 13:28
These days the board exams results are out. Parents are proudly putting up their children's academic scores all over social media. I understand how proud they are and how it is their '… Read More
2019-05-05 14:37
We live in a world where we're connected to everyone 24x7. It is easy to fall prey to drama and someone else's negativity, and their views. There is no point arguing with them--because they… Read More
2019-05-04 17:26
I have just got back from the Bangalore celebration of my book Wake Up Life is Calling.To say that it went splendidly would be an undestatement.The official pictures will come soon, meanwhil… Read More
2019-05-03 09:06
This is a question which I am asked so many times! My favourite books. So I thought I'd do a video post about it.Also those of you who are in Bangalore, I want to meet you tomorrow(Saturda… Read More
2019-05-02 03:58
Hi there,Today is day 2 of my blog marathon. If you don't know what that is, please read my previous post.When I do a blog marathon, I usually do not plan my posts. I write whatever is on to… Read More
2019-05-01 09:16
Hello!A new month always brings joy. There's something about the number 1, appearing on the Calendar that brings joy and hope.Regular readers know that every year I do a blog marathon… Read More
2019-04-09 15:02
Hello!How have you been doing? How is the summer treating you? :)I am exhausted most of the time. I am not sure if it is because of the very hectic promos (Oh, I have been working so s… Read More
2019-04-05 10:33
1. It is Ankita! She is back! (It's a sequel to Life is What You Make It)2. It takes you back to YOUR college days.3. It shows you the charm of a library! You will want to rush to your neare… Read More
2019-04-03 06:39
Hi!How have you been?There are just 14 days left for the release of my new book Wake Up, Life is Calling. The trailer above tells you in brief about the book. Do watch it!The story starts w… Read More
2019-03-18 13:11
Hey there!I had told you in my last post about the cover launch of my new book Wake Up Life is Calling.It's a sequel to Life is What You Make it. Here's a short 40 second video w… Read More
2019-03-15 10:55
Hello there!How have you been? I have been immersed in shifting my home and settling down, as you know from my last post.If you have been following me on social media, you will also know abo… Read More
2019-03-01 01:02
Some time back, on my instagram I had posted a picture with the following caption : View this post on Instagram This year has started on a tumultuous note for me. There have bee… Read More
2019-02-14 12:47
Hello!How have you been? How has the new year started for you? I hope all is good. This is my first post of 2019 (God, where did January go? And where did two weeks of Feb vanish?… Read More
2018-12-31 19:05
Happy happy happy new year folks!!! As I type this, I can hear loud party noises and fire crackers all around.I dislike parties. I prefer being in a quiet atmosphere with my loved ones… Read More
2018-12-30 18:24
I have read 35 books this year. If you are looking to read MORE in the new year, I have also written a post on it : 5 easy ways to read more and transform your life.Since the end of th… Read More
2018-12-30 05:34
After my post yesterday, which I shared on twitter as well, I got a LOT of response and queries about my journal and the process. Many people wanted to start one, and asked me for tips… Read More
2018-12-28 19:32
In my book A Hundred Little Flames Gopal Shanker keeps a diary. I have based him on my own grandfather who used to keep diaries.I too have kept journals and diaries ever since I was a child… Read More
2018-12-27 17:01
A little while ago, I was at a restaurant with my family. Whenever we go out, we have a rule--we all keep our phones face down on the table and we don't take them till it is time to leave. S… Read More
2018-12-26 17:09
Today, I am doing a wordless wednesday. Here are three quotes from my book Love A Little Stronger which is a collection of TRUE stories from my life. TGoodnight folks.New post tom… Read More
2018-12-25 14:37
Sully, a movie we watched some time back,enthralled me, though I must admit that what made me book the tickets, were just two names associated with the movie—Tom Hanks and Clint Eastwo… Read More
2018-12-24 22:32
Hi there,Today I watched this movie on NetFlix along with my daughter and fell in love with it. Kurt Russel SHINES as Santa. The animation is fantastic. The direction is flawless and the act… Read More
2018-12-24 22:12
Hi there, I watched this movie today, along with my daughter on Netflix. I fell in love with it! The animation is fantastic. Kurt Russel SHINES as Santa. The brother and sister duo are… Read More
2018-12-24 03:41
Today's post is a photo post. This is a picture of me clicked with both my children (who are not really children anymore) on my birthday which was three days ago. My children are in college… Read More
2018-12-23 03:01
Hello,How was your Saturday?Mine was great!As always, all my Saturdays begin with checking the HT nielsen best seller booklist which is published in Hindustan Times every Saturday.As you can… Read More
2018-12-21 15:12
I turned 47 today. This is a picture clicked today. I received a lot of flowers today.The older I get, the more grateful I am for everything that I have in my life. Today, I am living my dre… Read More
2018-12-20 16:44
Hello there,Today is Day 20 of my blog marathon. (Blog marathon simply means I blog every single day for a month).People ask me why I do this each year--sometimes twice in the same year. The… Read More
2018-12-19 15:36
For today's post, I thought I would do a video post.Have you read the book? Tell me in comments!____________________________You can my books at your nearest bookstore or order online : http:… Read More
2018-12-18 16:59
This is a poem which I wrote for Conde Nast Magazine. They had commmsioned me to write poetry on the theme of Travel, and I wrote four poems for them.Here is one of them.____________________… Read More
2018-12-17 14:53
Hi all,For today's post, I thought I would share an article I just published on LinkedIN. There are two kinds of investments—one, which your financial advisors and the finance magazine… Read More
2018-12-16 17:50
Hi there!Yet another Sunday! I can't believe I have kept this up for 15 days now! 😅😅Thought I would do yet another Sunday Stealing for today's post as it is fun and light. So… Read More
2018-12-15 17:08
Hello!How was your Saturday? Mine involved a lot of travel. I came across monkeys, cats and a fielf of marigold flowers! You can see the videos on my Instagram in the stories.In case y… Read More
2018-12-14 14:16
Hi there, Today's post is a video post :) I am so happy about it. It's a proud and special moment for me, and I want to thank each and every one of you, who has been on this jour… Read More
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