Diving into the last proofreading session for my upcoming novel in the Detective Raya Ray series before the manuscript goes for publishing. Launch expected between May end-mid June’24. Fingers crossed. Hope things go as per plan. My room with a wonderful view ..read more

Continuing our annual ritual of celebrating Holi with colours near sand and sea. Colour ready The sea beach A quick getaway to celebrate the festival of colours with the kid while enjoying the sun and sea. Washed away the colours in the sea His favourite playmate ..read more

Now that IPL 2024 began today, here are a couple of pictures that gives an idea about why I should start practicing meditation seriously. Pic 1 – the eternal dilemma of a kid when his favorites Virat and Dhoni play against each other. Who do I support – he wonders! Pic 2 – the boy refuses to sit just in case he’s needed in the field. Pic 3 – the indomitable child picks up the bat stating what if I’m needed by CSK soon. On the verge of starting his practice at 11 while I’m at my wits end. And that’s how I know this is just the beginning of my patience testing time ..read more

The kid started his session break after his final exams got over last week. We’ve been driving through the city, exploring new places for books and food, and playing both indoor and outdoor sports like cricket. The legendary Peter Cat It’s been a hectic period for both of us. I was dealing with my writing as well as helping him prepare for his exams, while he was focusing on his studies. Craft Coffee Experience Centre I’m glad we are getting to spend a lot of time this month, traveling for a beach vacation soon, and discovering new books and restaurants. Driving through the greener part of the ..read more

Kolkata mornings “Calcutta is like a work of modern art that neither makes sense nor has utility, but exists for some esoteric aesthetic reason.” – Amit Chaudhuri Somewhere between living and dreaming, there’s Kolkata ..read more

My father and son carrying on the annual rituals of Saraswati Puja at home as the husband and I lurk around, waiting for pushpanjali and the bhog after puja. Almost ready Preparations in full swing Hoping the year is full of knowledge, wisdom, and books for all of us. Our deity Puja begins P.S. – Saraswati Puja is also known as Bengali Valentine’s Day. It’s quite a coincidence that it happens to be on the actual Valentine’s Day this year. Celebrations and gifts haven’t been far behind this year. The puja in our neighbourhood ..read more

Snippets of a trip to Belpahari, Jhargram ..read more

Happy New Year 2024 ..read more

Wrapping up 2023 with a trip ..read more

Merry Christmas 2023 ..read more