Tag Archives: loneliness

When Things Give You Comfort

Posted on May 17, 2020 by Archana

They say things don’t make good gifts. If you want to make someone happy, give them an experience. During the current Covid-19 quarantine, where I have been isolated from friends and family for more than 2 months now, I have … Continue reading →

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Aloneness

Posted on August 18, 2019 by Archana

A person out on her own must be lonely and is, therefore, to be pitied. “Table for one? This way, ma’am.” The poor thing has no one to eat lunch with. “One ticket? Oh, ok.” So sad, doesn’t she have a boyfriend … Continue reading →

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Friendliness is everywhere

Posted on February 2, 2019 by Archana

Tired from a lingering cold, I nevertheless dragged myself out for a short afternoon walk. I had been cooped up inside for too long. Winter in Mumbai is sheer pleasantness and I wanted to take advantage of the cool, sunny … Continue reading →

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“Give” ideas for Diwali, Christmas and other festivals

Posted on October 8, 2017 by Archana

It’s festival season all over the world, with some of the most commercial festivals cropping up soon. I love this season because it encourages us to think of our friends and families; in a world that is increasingly shrinking inwards … Continue reading →

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