Ending the year on a floral (Kusum-y) note

I have loved my name for as long as I can remember! Kusum, meaning ‘flower’ in the Sanskrit language. I am grateful to my parents for choosing this name. Flowers are such delightful creations in nature. Colourful, fragrant, and just like all things in life, transient. They give joy and spread smiles when they bloom […]
More Green= More Happiness

Have you noticed that you are calmer, happier and less irritable when you are surrounded by trees, hills or picturesque beaches rather than by concrete skyscrapers, an endless queue of vehicles or piles of garbage? There are a lot of theories, scientific and otherwise that support this sort of association. And sometimes, or most times, […]
When the crows sleep!

Through the dark silhouette of the trees When the crows sleep; Through the meshed up windows of my abode Against the deep purple sea of a sky I see you The silver globe! Shining and standing In glory and quaintness You give hope and warmth Light in the dark breezy night Night after night As […]