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2020 has been hard. There really is no way around that fact. We have all struggled at multiple levels, be it physically, professionally, financially or mentally. The stress of the unknown alongside the worries of getting a possibly fatal disease like COVID19 has driven most of us to the edge. 
Taking a break from the horrors of the world and diving into the fictional world of television shows may seem like escapism to some but my take has always been different. I always advocate that, in trying t...

Following the lockdown, keeping in mind the need for social distancing in these unique times, children across the Indian state of Kerala rejoined school from their own living rooms via online classes.
Not all were so fortunate though. Teachers at the St. John Bosco Upper Primary School in Kochi soon realized that a group of six children belonging to classes 5 - 7 were not attending these classes. Unlike the usual scenario where bunking classes would be the likely reason, here the answer was more ...

Like many, I too used the newly gained free time during this lockdown to hone my skills in cooking. From a delightful yakhni pulao to a decadent cupcake series, there were quite a few indulgences over the last few months. Now that we have unlocked the quarantine, things are different though. 
Outside, the streets are jam-packed while within, the hospitals are crowded and the operation theatres filled with elective surgeries once more. While it was never a real break for us doctors, our world has ...

Before and after pictures of the siamese fighting fish presently chilling in our tank. We named him Captain America (for obvious reasons). The first picture was taken two months ago. You can see that there is a visible fin growth, especially the red section.
Like the comic book character from the Marvel Cinematic Universe , this fellow too is relatively docile and lives peacefully alongside smaller guppy and a golden algae eater.


I have written about my experiences with siamese fighters a.k.a. bet...

One of the webinars attended by doctors in my city last week brought up an interesting topic, one that I had not considered and the details of which I think parents have a right to be aware of. 
It was the consultant paediatrician who raised the issue that many parents were calling her to enquire about postponing scheduled booster dosages for their children’s vaccinations, owing to their apprehensions vis-à-vis the pandemic and lockdown. They were concerned that by bringing their child to a hospi...

Raise your hand if you know someone who has an allergy. That was an easy one, right? But what if I told you to raise your hand if you know someone who has an allergic march. Confused? It is okay. Even though you do not know what it means, you definitely know someone who suffers from it too.


What are Allergies?Allergies are basically an abnormal reaction to normally harmless substances. These substances � “allergens� are commonly in the form of  things we come in contact with through the air like ...

When we talk about the Indian state of Kerala, often the discussion digresses to topics like education, literacy, football, Mohanlal, Shashi Tharoor, the NRI connection and yes, of course, religion and politics. 
Of course, one thing that does unite people of all faiths and ideologies and often, surprises tourists who come to Kerala is the amazing cuisine. A state that has embraced so many cultures including Zamorin and Chirakkal across centuries was bound to end up with distinct variations of it...

A little bit of betta fish love for today's Wordless Wednesday post. One of the new additions to the house this year has been aquariums which have a very soothing effect overall, in addition to keeping one busy.
What started out as a single tank for just plants is now (takes deep breath)2 large tanks1 small tank2 fish bowls13 guppies (cobra, albino, red etc)10 neon tetras8 algae eaters3 golden algae eaters3 male siamese fighting fish5 female siamese fighting fishOh, did I forget to mention that t...

Book : Author : Ranjini SPages : 55Formats available: eBook
The #BlogchatterA2Z challenge ended with the release of 63 wonderfully written, well-researched  from all over the world. The topics were myriad, ranging from fiction and motivational to poetry and cookery. Today, I want to talk about a book which dealt with a topic that is on everyone's mind this year.

Who is Ranjini S


Pursuing a career as a chartered accountant has not diminished Ranjini's ...

Book : Author : Pooja PriyamvadaPages : 65Formats available: eBook
The #BlogchatterA2Z challenge culminated with the release in May of 63 wonderfully written, well-researched  from all over the world. The topics they wrote on were myriad, ranging from fiction and motivational to poetry and cookery. Today, I want to talk about the book that was the most 'written from the heart' out of all 63 for me.


Papa & I is a non-fictional collection of articles - both prose and poetry ...