by Chandrika R Krishnan | Jul 10, 2024 | Articles
A human brain is a versatile organ. “No computer can duplicate its myriad functions,” to quote Reader’s Digest. In spite of it we are assailed by forgetfulness, which proves to be sometimes very convenient. This temporary amnesia, which affects all of us from time to...
by Chandrika R Krishnan | Jul 4, 2024 | Musings & Moments, Travel and Jaunts
The shrill honk went right through my ears to rattle my brain. The e-rickshaws and regular autos vied for space, blaring their way through the crowd. The drivers of the few cars seemingly sat on their horns as I tried to give way to them. Amidst all the...
by Chandrika R Krishnan | Jun 26, 2024 | A Slice of Life, Musings & Moments
It was in late eighties. My father was looking out for a suitable alliance for the twenty-three-old me who was also a closet feminist. To paraphrase the old advertisement, I was dreamy enough to want it my way, but not daring enough to find a partner for myself. I was...
by Chandrika R Krishnan | Jun 19, 2024 | Fiction
Nilesh absent-mindedly smiled his thanks as Anil, his co-worker, placed a glass of tender coconut water by his side. He played around with the Excel sheet, inserting a few formulas until the errant error was ferreted and rectified. He took pride in maintaining the...
by Chandrika R Krishnan | Jun 13, 2024 | Articles
There was a recent article in Times of India in the aftermath of Pune Porsche case that we seem to be taking Yes- Parenting too far. When re-visiting some of my old articles, I realized that not much has changed from February 2017 to now. This piece published in...