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25 Random Things about MOI - yours truly!!!! ( this is just the tip of the iceberg - there are so many more)

25 Random Things about MOI – yours truly!!!! ( this is just the tip of the iceberg – there are so many more)

This note is verrrrrrrrry old- found it today!! Edited it and re-posted it – hope you all love reading it too!! Once you’ve been tagged, you write 25 random things facts habits or goals about you. Afterwards, tag your friends. You have to tag the person who tagged you. If I tagged you, it’s because I want to know 25 things about you. For fans of 25 Random Things and 25 Random Things About Me and…

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When I got to be a Bond Girl!!!

When I got to be a Bond Girl!!!

Saturday afternoon saw me flitting about in the latest food festival in town – The gourmet High Street. A gentleman hailed me and said that there is a mixology session about to start with the Speakeasy ( a popular bar n restaurant in gugraon) Bartender – Yangdup Lama! And its a complimentary session (they were supposed to be paid but…) Excited, we sauntered into the cocktail studio and…

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Palatable or not!?!

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Superfast or Superslow?

I have been a big advocate of traveling by train and have some lovely journey memories too; but some of my recent experiences have left me in big big doubt about their reliability now. There was a recent news article about the scam concerning the Rail Neer where the contractors and railway staff had colluded to supply packaged drinking water at higher prices and raked in crores. Read about Rail…

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Swirling Dervishes!

“A secret turning in us, makes the universe turn. Head unaware of feet, and feet head. Neither cares. They keep turning.” – Rumi  I happened to attend an event organised by Zorba The Buddha on the swirling dervishes, last friday at their complex in Ghittorni on MG road. It was my first experience of such an enthralling performance which left me with many questions. I chose to seek them on the net…

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Dilli ke infamous autowallahs A new one from ‪#‎Delhi‬ ‪#‎autowallahs‬ - this happened at ‪#‎Racecourse‬‪#‎metro‬ station. Three of us had to go to…

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Ode to Le Cake It slowly wafted into the olfactory passages, teasing them with the citrus- sultry orange zest, sweet heat of cinnamon, gooey darkness of chocolate and the spicy sense of dark rum - all rolled into one but then each released individually, in slow motion, one after the other like the helium filled gas balloons that we used to let fly on Sunday afternoons which would rise up, magnificent in their freedom, bright coloured bits bobbing in the breeze till they disappeared into oblivion!

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Birding at Sultanpur

Sultanpur bird sanctuary needs to introduction and is an equal favourite with its avian and human visitors alike! Dusshera holiday saw a  group of us head off for an early morning walk and a Dhabha session later. Some of my shots as captured that day! A painted stork foraging for some twigs and branches to build up a new nest! A Purple Heron, sagily perusing its next prey while it stands resolute…

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Slaying the devil - Procrastination

Slaying the devil – Procrastination

As I sit here listening to the sounds of firecrackers, indicating the burning of the Ravana effigy; I contemplate on the evil I wish to triumph over in my life. Its a little devil called Procrastination. How many of us arent truly enraptured by him? Can you honestly say no to this? Think again! Ever since I went freelance, I have been in the throes of this charmer – he does woo with elan, have to…

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Morning raga Morning glories espied in new blooms, rosy cheeked petals being teased by the rising sun which twinkles in the dew drops, making these beauties shine bright while the birds enchant with their twitters and chirps and flit with the energy of a new day, making each branch vibrate while they play peek a boo in the lush foliage!

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Home is where the heart is! Dusky sunlight of the retiring for the day sun, glinted off the familiar metal gate while a fully blossomed hibiscus waved merrily, blushed to a popping red of a comely new bride and the verdant green lawns beckoned with their coolness where the whirring blades of the grass mower churned up a minty-citrus green smell of freshly cut grass- home!!!!!

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Of lazy breakfasts & beach bumming!

Of lazy breakfasts & beach bumming!

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Global Goals

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Long Nights of LiteratureS

Long Nights of LiteratureS

Recently attended a very novel and “hatke” concept of “speed dating with literature” at the Spanish Institute in Connaught Place. It was an excellent evening of literature with readings by several well established poets/authors/playwriters from India and Europe. The concept was designed in such a manner that groups of audiences were to be read to by an author for 15-20 minutes about their work.…

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2 Sangrias, 6 Starters & 1 Eclectic space

2 Sangrias, 6 Starters & 1 Eclectic space

When the wine sisterhood group on FB announced a Sangria night at the much in news restaurant Lavaash by Saby; excitement ran high and seven of us immediately signed up. We drove into a secluded driveway of a building with tasteful exteriors. Valet took custody of the car and last minute dress straightening, hair primping and lipstick touch up done, we climbed up a flight of steps to land into an…

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The pasta bowl company

The pasta bowl company

The pasta bowl company is a quaint little Italian place bursting with loads of good food and vibes. I first tried this place in 2013, when it was newly launched. Had a few delightful meals there, though found the selection to be small. Loved the cosy interiors with pics of Italy and some pasta stuck on plates. Recently visited this place again and was bamboozled by the variety and sophistication…

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SugarBug café

Landed up in garden estate on Sunday and checked out this cafe which I has been hearing rave reviews on many food forums on Facebook – sugar bug!!! Cute name and very pleasing ambience too, in fact found the large table sizes with plenty of elbow room and an organised cutlery basket to be very efficient! Coupled with cheery pastel colours and accessories, the place has quite a cafe- esque feel;…

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