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Chandrayaan: India’s Flight to the Moon
In 1609, Galileo was the first to use the telescope to view the night sky,He discovered moon’s many craters, inspiring astronomers to aim high. Luna 2 was first probe to reach the moon, launched in 1959 by the Soviet Union.Ten … Continue reading
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Tagged chandrayaan, historic, India, ISRO, moon, pragyaan rover, pragyan, soft landing, south pole, space, vikram lander
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Orc(he)s(tra)
The heart appears to have its own orchestra,like the beating of drums when it is hopelessly infatuated,or the melancholy of a violin when a lover moves away Even in solitude, there’s the airy notes of a flutethe toots of a … Continue reading
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Tagged Happiness, heart, love, meaningful, nature, Poetry, Sorrow, sounds
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The Pendulum Motion of Mommyhood – Toddler Diaries
Giving birth is like taking the biggest poop of your life. Speaking of poop, my toddler yells “mumma” the moment I step into the washroom for my morning rituals and keeps knocking until I don’t come out. If this isn’t … Continue reading
Posted in India, Love, marriage, Motherhood, Reading, Self-empowerment, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged mother, Motherhood
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Some Humorous Confessions of a Newly Made Indian Mother
When we are young, we are invariably asked what we would like to become when we grow up. Responses can range anywhere from Musk inspired engineer to Chawla inspired astronaut. My hubby, I presume, responded with – “I want to … Continue reading
Posted in Childbirth, Comedy, Humor, India, Kids, Love, Motherhood, Uncategorized
Tagged Childbirth, Comedy, Funny, India, Life, mother, Mother's Day, Motherhood, Pregnancy
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A Labor of Love
Life can be a drudgery; stumbling in and out of a time loop, wherein only dreams provide solace, But then I found you; the loop ceasing intermittently with your warm and tender gaze. The stolen kisses and brief exchanges, The … Continue reading
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One year down, saath janam to go! – Cheenus’ 1st Anniversary
My husband and I are poles apart. His dressing sense is impeccable, with his accessories perfectly matching his wardrobe. I barely manage to comb my hair every day and expect it to take the tangled avatar of a cannabis loving … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, India, Laughter, Life, marriage, New Delhi, New York City, Peace, spirituality, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged anniversary, dps, India, love, marriage
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A Bloody Good Flick! – Rangoon Review
Of the many releases this year, let us first explore the recent hits. Raees was SRK’s baby, with Mahira Khan’s presence not exceeding beyond his romantic sequences and delivery of a baby boy. Kaabil was Hrithik Roshan’s comeback film, helmed … Continue reading
Posted in Bollywood, Box office, Feminism, Love, Movie Reviews, Uncategorized
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Goodness Grief
There’s a scene from FRIENDS that particularly touches a chord. Phoebe is convinced that a lost cat has taken on the spirit of her deceased mother. As silly as the premise is, Phoebe is … Continue reading
Posted in India, Love, marriage, Morality, New Delhi, Peace, Poetry, spirituality, Strength of a Woman, Uncategorized, Writing
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