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Haiku #2

It was a fight Between the Frost & the tiny bud,  The Sun intervened,  And up came a beautiful sunflower

Haiku #1

The wind whispered The leaves murmured in agreement  The moon blushed & hid behind the clouds.

The Time Traveler

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She loved the travel, Within an instant, transporting herself To distant exotic lands, To bygone days & the distant horizon, People called her a dreamer, But she knew she was a traveler, Having perfected the art of time travel, Close friends with memories & dreams, A vagabond to this world.  

Book Review : 'The Bestseller She Wrote' by Ravi Subramanian

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Title:  The Bestseller She Wrote Author:  Ravi Subramanian Publisher:  Westland Books Pages:  391 Genre:  Romance Thriller Price:  295 O ver the past few months, my speed of reading has considerably reduced- what with exams, assignments, events etc.. So, when the opportunity came to review this one, I vowed to f i nish reading this one within a week. It helped cause it 's a thriller. And I love thrillers . It took me 4 days to finish reading it completely. The story is gripping, intense with several twists. After having read, "God is a Gamer", I was sure that this was going to be another interesting one too. The story is about Shreya Kaushik, an IIM alumnus, Aditya Kapoor, a famous banker turned writer & Maya, his wife. Set in the background of the corporate world, it gives us a glimpse into the world of publishing as well. Personal ambitions, professional & personal commitments and love, all clash together throughout t

Is it a "Gold Morning" yet?

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“There was never a night or a problem that could defeat sunrise or hope.” -Bernard Williams   Mornings to me represent hope & renewed vigor. Although, I wouldn’t really call myself a “morning person”, I really enjoy the early morning vibe in the surroundings. It’s also the best time to concentrate on something which you’ve been struggling with as the mind is fresh. When the first sparkling rays of the sun mildly shine down , you’ll experience a change within yourself if you closely notice. Calmness, tranquility & happiness. Letting yourself go & feeling with one with Nature is one of the most uplifting feelings. I’ve oft heard the quote- “When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive—to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love—then make that day count!” & definitely make it a point to say it to myself.  Most mornings in the city however, involve us jumping out of the bed to the snoozed alarm, rushing t

ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser 5.5 - Review

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I FINALLY have a new phone! Yay! So, I had been meaning to buy a new phone with a good camera since the past couple of months. For a person, who loves photography, a high resolution phone camera is a must-have! A front camera & a flash - the 2 essential features were missing in my earlier handset. It was time for change! Gadget sites, opinions from friends, reviews from E-commerce sites were all considered. Then I finally made the decision around Christmas last year - I'm the proud owner of an ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser 5.5 now & totally loving it! The phone has classy features of a high end smartphone in line with ASUS's endeavor to "empower luxury to everyone". The Zenfone 2 Laser 5.5 Range So, in case you're looking at changing your phone & considering which one to buy, this article will help you decide :) Some of the features of the Zenfone 2 Laser 5.5 are: Camera- The ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser 5.5 delivers superb high-defini