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  • Home
  • Travel
  • Musings
  • Academic
    • Abstract
    • Anger and Disgust: An analysis of Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai’s Scavenger’s Son
    • Untouchability: A Social Evil
    • Fear, Anger and Disgust of an Outcast
    • Valli, The Dalit Woman
    • Conclusion
  • About Me
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Samarkand – The poetry of Uzbekistan

A city weaved in blue Echoes history in hue As intriguing as its mosaics Pulsating in history’s ache Samarkand, thrives as an enthralling place.   At the Crossroads of Civilisation Was weaved a city of culture zreplete with history and allure Chronicles of times untold Samarkand, resonates an art of grace  

May 20, 2025
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Singapore

An island country in Southeast Asia, Singapore is a jewel that attracts tourists. We visited this country along with Malaysia in the summer of 2023. As a south Indian, Singapore was a popular name and I grew up listening to many people’s vacation stories. A part of me (read jealousy) assumed it

July 9, 2024
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Kenya – A Real African Beauty

  Travelling has always been enriching and rejuvenating for me. What started as vacations has now turned into a monstrous addiction. An addiction, I am not guilty of. So, this time’s addiction was Kenya. A land with diverse wildlife, warm people, and a rich landscape – Kenya is an African dream we

July 8, 2024
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Unlearned

Be a nice girl Be a responsible woman Be a sacrificing mother I unlearned. And became a happy human.   Grab your opportunities Grab your career Grab your success I unlearned. And grabbed my sanity.   Gain weight but be thin Loose weight but be curvy Dress well but be restrained I

October 10, 2023
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Egypt – A Fine Summer Destination

A country shrouded in mysteries of sorts, Egypt is more than its majestic pyramids and mystique mummies. Indeed a bucket-list destination, Egypt whispers a myriad of stories. So, this Eid we headed out to get enticed by the alluring stories of Egypt. And, what ensued was a surreal seven days in the

June 15, 2023
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Seychelles in Five Days

Do you get bored with winter and pine for Mr Sun and his warmth? Do you wish to just get out and feel the exuberance of the breeze? Do you feel lethargic yet crave some outdoor adventure? Well, these are some classic symptoms of your body telling you, ‘Hey, it’s about time

May 14, 2023
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Things to do in Armenia

A quaint country in the caucus that shares a border with Georgia and Azerbaijan, Armenia is the perfect summer getaway. Apart from very many monasteries, there are plenty of fun things you can do in Armenia and weave memories for a lifetime. Even after visiting Azerbaijan and Georgia, Armenia was that piece

January 3, 2023
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Maldives: The Tropical Paradise

With covid plummeting to its twilight years and a soul pining for some life detox; a vacation was an obvious epiphany. So, in the spring of 2022, we decided to visit the magical island of Maldives and live an opulent dream amidst its pristine beaches, beautiful corals, and exquisite marine life.  

August 28, 2022
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Motherhood

Melting hearts of varied kinds, Overcoming hurdles like a breeze, Tackling life with her super mind Her life is nothing but unease. Earnestly she lives a life replete, Rousing the goddess that she is, Her life is nothing but bitter-sweet! Over time she becomes a whizz Of sorts and dons many a

September 24, 2021
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I am Shwetha, and here you will find an assortment of writings. Being a feminist, writer, wife, teacher, traveller and a chatter box, I love to muse over fantasies of life and weave them into something soulful. This blog is an outcome of one such musing and ever since I have considered it as my baby.

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