Our cab drove into the entrance making its way near Galle fort when I spotted a group of women all identically dressed, giggling away.. Few yards from them, I spotted a group of men all in suits, and then ahead I saw the bride and groom, all decked in finery ready for...
Having been a freelancer for over a decade now and must say I am quite comfortable working from home. Yes, there are days when I get the urge to escape and those are times when I head out to a café or friend’s place to work in peace. The past few weeks of #Lockdown...
The first thing that catches my eye is a metal Pallankuzhi [a game that I used to play with my grandma & great grandma] board where each slot has a different spice . I beam with a big smile, and then I see the Baranis [that are used at home to store rock salt,...
I must’ve been three when I first climbed onto a tiny stool and stood beside my aarthimma [that’s what I called my grandmother] flipping dosais on a hot tawa. I remember being slow, careful, and utterly mesmerized. Even though I didn’t cook a full meal until 11th...
This was what greeted me- One of those evenings when I was out just to get away from home…. One of those days when I needed nothing but silence and some space…. One of those days when I knew for sure I wanted to move to a different planet…...
