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About sarikananda

Hello to all the readers and fellow bloggers. I am Sarika Nanda and I welcome you to my blog. I am based out of the national capital of India. I am new to blogging and to writing. My posts are my contemplations on varied topics. I hope to publish something of interest for most of my readers. Hoping to follow the rule of brevity without compromising on the essence of the thought, I will try to write without hurting any sentiments and sensibilities. My writings are my own, and any thoughts picked from another source will carry the source information or acknowledgement. I sincerely hope to see more and more followers and support in the coming days. Happy Reading. Sarika Nanda

Does the time stand still for some?

Posted on December 18, 2014 by sarikananda

Time does stand still, at times. Life may seem to be moving on. Yet, a part of you cannot move past. There are always new memories, new events, and proudest moments; however, there is a feeling of living an extension of the life left behind. Continue reading →

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Is Gay World the Answer?

Posted on December 12, 2014 by sarikananda

So how would it work? A toad and snake fight is not fair unless, toad has equal amount of poison and sharp teeth. People from Mars and Venus cannot compete because that would not be a fair duel. Continue reading →

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Victor Hugo – Hunchback vs. Misérables

Posted on December 8, 2014 by sarikananda

Victor Hugo has been one of my favourite authors ever since I read his Les Misérables a couple of decades ago.  I remember the twists and the turns in his tale, and my gasps and biting of the nails with … Continue reading →

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Exodus and the Famous Epic

Posted on December 8, 2014 by sarikananda

Watching Christian Bale is always a pleasure.  Who would want to miss a cocktail of hot with the epic?  Most epics look great on big screen.  They are always spectacular and leave you breathless.  However, there is always a thin … Continue reading →

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A movie, a Cultural Marker – True?!

Posted on December 4, 2014 by sarikananda

‘Dilwale dulhania le jayenge’ completed 1000 weeks at a Mumbai theatre.  There was an article by a journalist giving his reasons for why he did not like the movie.  His contention – the movie was a cultural marker, shifting the … Continue reading →

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Parenting – Some Deliberations

Posted on December 1, 2014 by sarikananda

Writers are expected to keep a notepad and a pen handy at all times.  A thought, an inspiration, or an opportunity may strike like a bolt of lightning at any time, and if not contained, can be lost as easily.  … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts

Posted on November 28, 2014 by sarikananda

1. When a mother’s heart pines to hug her child even after a dreadful fight When even in anguish only well wishes are uttered When indecorous behaviour of the child cannot dilute the mother’s love When morning after is filled … Continue reading →

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My Spiritual Side

Posted on November 22, 2014 by sarikananda

The extent of knowledge and enlightenment that these spiritual beings are able to accomplish is unknown. We, usually, assume that each attains complete knowledge once His grace falls upon such devotees. Continue reading →

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My First Page

Posted on October 30, 2014 by sarikananda

I have been mulling over the idea of writing my blog for a while now. Nothing special, just some random thoughts, as and when, they pop up in my mind. There have been instances when I have tried starting a … Continue reading →

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