I Looked out of the Window & Our Eyes Met (2)!

October 4, 2023 NEERJA BHATNAGAR 0 Comments

I looked out of the window, and our eyes met. Or at least, that’s what I thought at first. What I saw, however, was beyond the realm of imagination. It was a gloomy evening, with heavy raindrops cascading down the windowpane. I gazed out, lost in thought when I noticed a peculiar figure standing across …

I Looked Out of the Window, and Our Eyes Met.

October 2, 2023 NEERJA BHATNAGAR 8 Comments

It was a cold winter evening, and I had just settled down in my cosy reading nook by the window. The snow had been falling gently all day, blanketing the world outside in a pristine white. I loved these quiet moments, watching the world go by from the warmth of my home. I looked out …

The Desert’s Awakening: Devika’s Journey to Break the Curse of Pride

September 25, 2023 NEERJA BHATNAGAR 2 Comments

In a picturesque Indian village, nestled amidst the lush landscapes of Rajasthan, there lived a brilliant young woman named Devika. She had a deep desire for knowledge and adventure, far beyond the boundaries of her traditional surroundings. One fateful day, Devika’s father, an archaeologist, stumbled upon the entrance to an ancient palace hidden in the …

Lunar Diplomacy: Building Connections Beyond National Boundaries

August 29, 2023 NEERJA BHATNAGAR 4 Comments

As I was going through Google News, my eyes were stuck on the news that there was a Chinese rover also on the moon at this time, though on the other side of the moon. A writer’s mind immediately found an opportunity to write. And here is the conversation that both rovers had. Pragyan: Hello …

“Laali”: Indian Red Riding Hood & A Tale of Empowerment & Resilience

June 18, 2023 NEERJA BHATNAGAR 4 Comments

Once upon a time in a bustling city in India, there lived a young girl named Laali. Laali was a bright and determined girl who lived with her parents in a modest apartment building. One sunny morning, her mother asked her to visit her ailing grandmother, who lived in a village on the outskirts of …

Princess Lhea & Her Human family

February 11, 2023 NEERJA BHATNAGAR 0 Comments

Hey there, I am princess Lhea and I am sharing my home with my human, Mr AK. AK is my dad. He calls me princess Lhea. As the sun rises and the birds start chirping, dad’s alarm rings. I have yet to understand, why dad needs an alarm to get up. I do not need …

That Secret Passage in University Library!

February 9, 2023 NEERJA BHATNAGAR 0 Comments

Long ago, I was studying for my master’s degree in Physics at a university in Haryana. I was staying in the women’s hostel and our warden Ms Sethi was a grey-haired lady whose eyes were bright and she was always ready to help and counsel the hostel mates. She has solutions to every problem. Her …

My Daily Routine

October 23, 2022 NEERJA BHATNAGAR 3 Comments

Routines – Sequence of Actions Regularly Followed. And I hate routine. Just like the famous dialogue of Rajesh Khanna from the film Amar Prem – “Pushpa, I hate tears 😢” Routine and habits make your life easy and there is no doubt about it. As far as I am concerned, my daily routine changes as …

A Private Conversation Between Ms. DD and Me

October 15, 2022 NEERJA BHATNAGAR 3 Comments

I write my daily diary after finishing all my daily chores. My day ends with a card session of three games of rummy with RB and a video call with my younger son, who lives “saat samandar paar”. After that, I take a half an hour session of leg massage on the machine and this …

How to Tell a Story Effectively?

October 3, 2022 NEERJA BHATNAGAR 7 Comments

Fables are a significant part of everyone’s childhood memories. The favourite storytellers were grandmoms and parents. They tell tales so effectively that they are still imprinted in our minds. I am sure, none of you will disagree on this with me. Storytelling at bedtime was a daily ritual at my home when my boys were …