Monthly Archives: February 2015

A crow’s balance

Posted on February 21, 2015 by Archana

I stepped out of the salon, feeling beautiful, whole and at peace with the world. I had just had a luxurious head massage. Warmed coconut oil caressed my scalp as it spread through my hair and embraced each strand. My … Continue reading →

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Where everybody knows your name

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Archana

The little beauty parlour I go to looks like every other beauty parlour. You’d be forgiven if you walked past it without a second glance, so ordinary does it seem. Shonelle’s sits between a medical store and a small-time jewelry … Continue reading →

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Perfection of the present moment

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Archana

It’s Sunday, usually a low-key day for me because I can’t muster the emotional stamina to face Mumbai’s traffic. So, I’m mostly at home, wandering around the spaces in my memories – the long-vacated classrooms, childhood parks, cross-country drives, dark, … Continue reading →

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