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Book Review- Between the Shadow and the Soul- A book of Poetry by Sonal Singh

Book Review- Between the Shadow and the Soul- A book of Poetry by Sonal Singh

by Chandrika R Krishnan | Jul 8, 2025 | My Reviews, The world of printed words

  When something is described as sheer poetry it could denote something exceptionally beautiful or artistic or an experience evoking deep emotions. So, it makes a lot of sense when we describe a work of art or something written in exquisite language as sheer...
The Story of a Window – How our Perception can be Faulty

The Story of a Window – How our Perception can be Faulty

by Chandrika R Krishnan | Jul 3, 2025 | Musings & Moments, Some Learnings, Some Teachings, The World of Printed Words

This story is one of my personal favourites and comes in handy while taking a session on perception. The story of a window… A couple of days after a young couple moves neighbourhood, the woman looks out the window of her dining room as they are having their...
THE MEAN MOTHERS

THE MEAN MOTHERS

by Chandrika R Krishnan | Jun 26, 2025 | Some Learnings, Some Teachings, The World of Printed Words

There are no children alive who do not say, ” I hate you,” to mothers or “You are the meanest mother of all.” I believe that mothers are doing a good job if your child throws those words at you. This piece so resonates with me- for most...
THE MEAN MOTHERS

Life is Like Hot Chocolate- A Story

by Chandrika R Krishnan | Jun 14, 2025 | Some Learnings, Some Teachings, The World of Printed Words

We are living in a very competitive world.  Competing and comparing is all a part of the game. This story about the professor and hot chocolate doesn’t fail to resonate with my class in almost all my sessions.  Personally too, I love this anecdote. Life is Like...
An Obituary to Common Sense- A humorous reminder

An Obituary to Common Sense- A humorous reminder

by Chandrika R Krishnan | Jun 12, 2025 | Some Learnings, Some Teachings, The World of Printed Words

A few months ago, I was taking the night train to Chennai. A young lass, a mobile phone wedged to her ear, gestured a man sitting on the side berth to denote that he was sitting in her allotted seat.  The train had just left Bangalore Cantt and I was idly watching the...
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