Day 338 of small things giving smiles – a bright cool drink on a hot day
Day 338 of small things giving smiles – a bright cool drink on a hot day Have you got bogged down by the scorching noon sun when you are out in the open? Do you then wish to stop and slow down and look after yourself with a drink? As the first sip of the […]
Day 336 of small things giving smiles – the magic of a glass painting
Day 336 of small things giving smiles – the magic of a glass painting How many times have you visited a friends place and stared absent – mindedly at something on the wall? And then you change your seat and you change your angle and you still feel drawn towards the same thing on the […]
Day 333 of small things giving smiles – art in the middle of a crowded street
Day 333 of small things giving smiles – art in the middle of a crowded street Have you ever got caught up in the hustle and bustle of city life? Are you always communting in a hurry to make it in time before the next deadline? Then stop and look around your busy street. Chances […]
Day 330 of small things giving smiles – full attention to paint a small lamp
Day 330 of small things giving smiles – full attention to paint a small lamp. Have you ever been proud of your ability to multitask. In these days when everyone is in a hurry, do you think that it is best to do more things at a time? I request you a stop and take […]
Day 328 of small things giving smiles – the meaning of greeting with a namaste
Day 328 of small things giving smiles – the meaning of greeting with a namaste. As an Indian, you must have very often seen people greeting you with folded hands and saying a ‘namaste’. And mechanically even l would greet them back with a namaste not understanding the real essence behind this word. And then […]
Day 326 of small things giving smiles – the humble yet great carrot juice
Day 326 of small things giving smiles – the humble yet great carrot juice Ever since your childhood you must have heard the often repeated phrase – eat your raw carrots dear, it is good for your eyes. And it was something you probably did not like to do – the idea of chwing on […]
Day 324 of small things giving smiles – a taste of a different culture
Day 324 of small things giving smiles – a taste of a different culture. The holy month of Ramzan has just finished .One thing you must have heard of again and agaun during this time is about the happening iftaar parties. And it surely is a pleasure if you get invited to such an occasion. […]
Day 323 of small things giving big smiles – Walking at the edge of a cliff
Day 323 of small things giving big smiles – Walking at the edge of a cliff Have you ever seen people on television performing high risk stunts like tight rope walking between hills or rock climbing or cliff jumping into waters? Ever wonder what is their thrill qoutient? Well after admiring their feats with awe, […]
Day 322 of small things giving big smiles – sometimes watcher, sometimes performer
Day 322 of small things giving big smiles – sometimes watcher, sometimes performer Have you ever seen artists performing with confidence in public? Have you marvelled at their ability to carry on with the show irrespective of the reaction of audiences? Well on one of the trips abroad, I was treated to a complete display […]
Day 319 of small things giving big smiles – skill development workshops for slum children
Day 319 of small things giving big smiles – skill development workshops for slum children . What started as a cleanliness awareness campaign in a slum, progressed into a vacation skill development program for the slum children…weekend after weekend our team of dedicated volunteers would go to impart some training or the other to the excited […]