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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
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
Kashmiri Honey – Product Review
I bought it ‘coz it’s organic. I just had a spoon of it and it tastes a bit weird.
New Product – Banjara’s Aloe Vera Hibiscus Gel
I’ve been using this product instead of oil before my hair wash. It’s best to wash it off the same day.
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
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
Shakespeare’s Quotes On Anger
Heat not a furnace for your foe so hot / That it do singe yourself— Henry VIII, Act 1 Scene 1, lines 140-41; Duke of
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)!
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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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