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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 togeth...

Is it a "Gold Morning" yet?

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ā€œThere was never a night or a problem that could defeat sunrise or hope.ā€ -Bernard Williams   Mornings to me represent hope & renewed vigor. Although, I wouldnā€™t really call myself a ā€œmorning personā€, I really enjoy the early morning vibe in the surroundings. Itā€™s also the best time to concentrate on something which youā€™ve been struggling with as the mind is fresh. When the first sparkling rays of the sun mildly shine down , youā€™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. Iā€™ve oft heard the quote- ā€œWhen you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be aliveā€”to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to loveā€”then make that day count!ā€ & 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, ...

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...