As a Journalist

In 1998, Shobha had a  column in the prestigious Bombay Times newspaper called ‘ Ordinary People’ that focused on the extra ordinary inner spirit that keeps people smiling in spite of their challenging circumstances. Later she wrote many articles for the Bangalore Times newspaper too.

Newspaper clippings

Shobha created a lots of smiles among Ordinary people by featuring them in the prestigious Bombay Times Newspaper since 1998 onwards

As an Author

In 2011 based on the numerous motivating insights from interviewing hundreds of common people, Shobha wrote and dedicated a book to her parents called ‘From Ordinary to Extra-Ordinary’.

In 2020 her book highlighting the true life mentorship experiences of her husband with his mentees, called ‘Journey of a Corporate Mentor’ became an international bestseller on Amazon.

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Shobha writing about smiles in daily life in her blog, consistently since 2015

As a Smile Blogger

Since announcing her Smiles project in 2015 Shobha has consistently written in her social media sites about how day-to-day interactions can create smiles.

Her articles on Smilemakerblog.wordpress.com  have made numerous readers cherish simple moments in the journey of life and has inspired many people to create new smiles around them.

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Blog as Writer

In 2018 do notice these simple smiling moments of daily life Day 358

Revisiting our school, just like that, with old friends As you grow older, you get more and more nostalgic about old memories, especially about our school days. And what better way to relive those moments, than at school itself with old friends. Since some of our friends were living abroad and came to the school […]

In 2018 do notice these simple smiling moments of daily life Day 350

Evening open air walk with great music and great lights of the festive season. Sometimes you just have to step out from the comfort of your home to soak in the festive ambience around you. It is so nice to see the city lit up with colourful lights all around you. When I stayed in […]

In 2018 do notice these simple smiling moments of daily life Day 346

When the sea looks orange instead of blue. Instead of rushing through the chaos of Mumbai Life, it was time to stop and stare at the sea.. Nature has blessed us with vivid colours during the setting of the winter sun, and the reflection on the sea waters makes it a beautiful sight. What amazed […]

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Video Gallery as Writer

Being introduced as a Journalist for Bombay Times discovering the Extra ordinary spirit of so called Ordinary People
Shobhas first Book Release of 'From Ordinary to Extra-ordinary' featured on TV News Channel in May 2011
Shobha's second e-book release called ' Journey of a Corporate Mentor' in 2020 which went on to become a #1 international bestseller on Amazon
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Photo gallery as Writer