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Nanidavattai

This is the nandiavattai flower. We have it in our garden. It smells amazing. We should make a perfume with this fragrance. ( My mother

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Notes On Yoga Class

Today, we did virtual swimming. It was amazing because I had forgotten the breast-stroke and backstroke. I felt like I was swimming again minus the

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Notes on Hunger

I just figured out that I drank a gazillion bottles of water today because that was not thirst. It was hunger! I had skipped lunch

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Notes on Health

Sometimes, when you think you are hungry, you may actually be thirsty. I’ve always read about this phenomenon, but only now I’m experiencing it. Looks

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On Translated Books

I remember reading a translated copy of Manimekhalai earlier and TBH, all I remember from that book is the word ‘liana’ ( whatever it means)!

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Lessons from Habuild

I learned about the following ingredients today: Teff Amaranth Coconut Sugars Celtic Sea Salt Grassfed Butter Artichokes Squash Shallots Leeks Edamame (Soy)

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On Being A Newsreader

For some strange reason, I always wanted to be a newsreader. I thought it was a great job since I would always stand up in

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About the IAS

I’ll admit that like every middle-class Indian the IAS was a glorified career path, and I initially thought I should become an IAS officer. I

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Notes On Eating Habits

My eating habits have been a bit erratic for a while. For the longest time, I was also considering Magnesium Supplements. But I really hate

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Hope Is The Thing With Feathers

Here’s a poetic paraphrase of Emily Dickinson’s “Hope”: #CoPilot “Hope” is like a little birdThat nests within the soul,It sings its melody, unheard,Yet never loses

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While Reporting Film News

I recently saw a news item that quoted Ajay Devgn( was it him? ) as having been in the bathroom when he took the call

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Notes From Yoga Class

My Yoga Guru stresses the importance of the strength of one’s legs. He says that as long as you have strong legs, your ageing will

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Aishwariya Laxmi

I’m Aishwariya. I’m passionate about writing, reading, marketing communications, books, blogging, poetry, and editing. I’ve donned several hats, such as freelance journalist, copywriter, blogger, and editor.

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