Category Archives: Me

Ahh, the Smell, Mmm, the Taste: Foods of Calcutta (Kolkata)

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Guria

On a wet, lonely and hungry evening, I find nothing more fascinating than dreaming about the wonderful food of my city, Calcutta (or Kolkata). The city only always thought to be a haven for sweets is, of course a perfect … Continue reading →

Posted in Calcutta and Bengali, India, Observer | 21 Comments

Catharsis Part-VII: Resolute and Firm

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Guria

Now I don’t blog for the sake of blogging but rather writing. Using a pen and a paper, scratching out here and there really doesn’t bode well with my perfectionist approach. So, typing it is and that too in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Bloggers, Catharsis, Friends | 8 Comments

Away in India

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Guria

DISCLAIMER: My opinions and observations are presented here. No one has to agree, disagree, this is not personal to anyone and not meant to offend either. If you are an Indian (ex-, once upon a time, right now, always, Never … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Observer, People and Relationships, Sarcasm | 14 Comments

Wish

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Guria

Do we always know what to wish for? He always told me I was one of the blessed few who had the power of wishful thinking. A few blissful years after our marriage, I found out how strong. There was a … Continue reading →

Posted in Creations, Life, Novelette, Observer, Philosophy | 17 Comments

Things To Do

Posted on July 4, 2010 by Guria

Make a checklist.Tick them off.Go shopping.Dump them in bags.Pack. Pack, pack!Where are the papers?Where’s the cash?Take ’em, take ’em.All documentsRolled up and stashed.Busy to and fro,Meeting last minutes,Arranging, rummaging,Nothing forgotten,All done.And I am ready to go.Then the furorComes to standstill.And … Continue reading →

Posted in Creations, Me, People and Relationships, Verses | 12 Comments

SAGS: My Sins Against Gender Stereotypes

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Guria

10 things I have done that my gender is not supposed to do….. I am not married even though I am on the wrong side of 21 (or is it 18?) I have pursued higher studies even after passing school … Continue reading →

Posted in Laughs, Me, Sarcasm, Tags | 16 Comments

Football and Calcutta!

Posted on June 19, 2010 by Guria

If you are in Bengal, you cannot help but be swept away by the Football Frenzy! Even the non-enthusiasts also are perfectly aware of what goes on, the finer details of the game, the latest news etc, so you can … Continue reading →

Posted in Calcutta and Bengali, India, Passions, Reviews | 14 Comments

Anonymous Me

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Guria

I have been duly reprimanded. Call it a lovers’ tiff, but I have been justly punished by my lady love, Neha. (Can’t say I wasn’t warned!) But like an unsuspecting poor soul in love facing the gallows (even though it … Continue reading →

Posted in Bloggers, Friends, Me, People and Relationships | 29 Comments

Siempre Brasil…

Posted on June 12, 2010 by Guria

People do Wordless Wednesdays. I just have gone wordless…. Fifa World Cup 2010 is here! My time is now! We are Alive!! BRAZIL ~ World Cup 2010

Posted in Passions | 11 Comments

Apologies

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Guria

It is always said, and rightly so, that there is dignity in saying ‘Sorry’, there’s strength in accepting that you were wrong. There is pride, there is good education, and there is honour in being able to apologize. But on … Continue reading →

Posted in Observer | 13 Comments