• 100 Words - Justice and Social Causes

    World Wildlife Day

    It’s important to be aware of our impact on the natural world, and World Wildlife Day brings awareness to threatened and endangered species across the globe. I’m sorry to say that many of us in India behave rather poorly around wildlife. Having visited a number of wildlife sanctuaries, I’m always cringing when I observe people wearing bright colours and talking and laughing loudly. What’s worse is people trying their damndest to take pictures of the animals, throwing all caution to the winds! We really must learn to behave better and teach our children to respect wildlife. (100 Words) I’ve re-started…

  • #Write28Days - 100 Words - Wellness

    Hibernate Like A Bear?

    “If you hibernate like a bear, entertain yourself with indoor hobbies, and wait for summertime T-shirt weather, you will probably avoid the serious effects of COVID-19.” ― Steven Magee Hibernate Like A Bear? “Hibernate like a bear”, he saidSo off we went, obediently to ‘bed’It’s been a long time nowWe’re not sure howWe will come outWe’re still full of doubt. “How’ve have you been?”“Did you take the vaccine?”The questions they askWhile lowering the mask. Without a careI’m not sure how they dareTo party and playAlmost every day.While we stay insideStill trying to abideBy the rulesBut feel like fools! Remember, social distanceHelps…

  • #Write28Days - 100 Words - Life and Inspiration

    Star Struck or Awestruck?

    Many movie stars and celebrities live in Bandra, a Mumbai suburb. Most locals pretend they don’t recognize them. That’s really nice, because it gives the celebrities space. There’s one film star however, who has contingents of young men that come every evening to stand outside his building, waiting for a ‘sighting’. Star struck? Of course. I wonder if these boys found time to look out into the sea and the mangroves around? It’s a lovely place to enjoy the beauty of Nature and feel the cool sea breeze. Would you rather be star struck or awestruck? (100 words) Here are…