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(free image, pixabay) “If you chase anything in life chase the things that get you excited about living…” ─ Shannon L. Alder A Hundred Quills is turning two next week. And this one is a huge personal milestone for me. From just about two readers (or followers as they are popularly called) to almost four …
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It's the IWSG day once again! Time's a Bugatti, isn't it? I love the IWSG. It's an awesome place to learn and grow; a support group where you can reach out to better your craft. The first Wednesday of every month is officially Insecure Writer’s Support Group day. Post your thoughts on your own blog. Talk about your …
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साधारण सी लगने वाली प्रेम कहानियाँ क्या ख़ास होती हैं ? मुझे याद है किशोरावस्था के वो दिन | ’९० के दशक की बात है |वो प्रेम कहानियों का दौर था ─ चाहे फिल्में हो या किताबें | या फिर शायद ऐसा तो नहीं था, कि हमें ही और कोई कहानी नज़र नहीं आती थी! यूँ …
John Milton’s words, ‘They also serve who only stand and wait,’ have enticed me for years. Every time I begin to wonder about the worthiness of my existence, I am drawn to Milton’s words. When he turned blind at the mere age of forty-three, the poet was filled with self-doubt and wondered whether he would …
Image, Pinterest ' Mujhse pehle kitne shaayar aaye aur aakar chale gaye, Kuch aahein bharkar laut gaye, kuch nagme gaakar chale gaye, Who bhi ek pal ka kissa thei, main bhi ek pal ka kissa hun, Kal tumse juda ho jaunga, lo aaj tumhara hissa hun…’ * The ‘pal do pal ka shaayar’ has enticed …
Free image, Unsplash Here is a little piece I wrote on Medium. My paternal aunt loved to dress up. Short and chunky, she carried her bronzed skin tone and fuller body with much panache. Although fond of rich, bright and vibrant colours, I often found her in neutral shades like grey or ivory or beige... …
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A Hundred Quills 