A fantasy, dystopian, scifi, flash fiction piece inspired by a photo prompt.

Lucy loves reading in Mr. Walker's library. He has given her permission to do so, since she was a little girl. But she comes back from boarding school this summer, and learns that Mr. Walker has left, and the house is locked up. Has Mr. Walker forgotten about Lucy or has he made arrangements for her? Read on to find out. I used a photoprompt for this one too.

Most of our houses are stuffed to the gills with electronic products, that have a typical life of 4 to 6 years. To create awareness about e-waste and encourage kids to recycle it, my daughter's school asked them to create something useful or artistic from e-waste with the help of their parents. After staring at a pile of old wires, broken phones and other junk, I came up with a few ideas for making necklaces, notepads and more. My daughter had fun helping me. Read on to find out what we made and how.

With a threat of lurking kidnappers, Henry is confined to his home. This shouldn't be a problem since, he has been so busy with music, TV and computer games, that he hasn't shown any interest in leaving his house in five days. But what happens now, that he is not allowed to leave the house? Read on to find out.

I used the cover photo as a prompt to write a very short story. This is the first time I have used a photo prompt.

Matt is a loner and a wiz at physics. One day, a new graduate student, Emily, joins the group. She does not find Matt sullen and intimidating, like most people do. Matt and Emily find that their skills complement each other, and they make a great team. That is until one night, after a party celebrating their latest revolutionary discoveries, high on alcohol and adrenaline, they have a one night stand. Will this ruin their partnership? What could be so bad about a one night stand, that they may not be able to get past it? Read on to find out.

When Harsha’s boyfriend moves to Australia to follow his ambitions, the couple part amicably. Harsha has her own fledgling business and she has great hopes for it’s growth. But Harsha is deeply disappointed for one reason. She is keen on having kids, and she is aware of her ruthlessly ticking biological clock. So Harsha turns to matrimonial websites in her quest for a life partner. But is such a quest without perils? Read on to find out.

Happy Halloween everyone. This post is about what Halloween means to me. It also has a lovely Halloween painting done by my 5 year old daughter.

A quick and easy recipe, for rich, creamy, chocolate ice cream, that does not require an ice-cream maker.

Raina has just broken up with her boyfriend of 8 years. As she considers the possibility of arranged marriage, her cousin Rachna reminds of her rigid notions against it, and her scorn when Rachna had an arranged marriage a year ago. Raina repents her insensitivity, but will the cousins, who have been the best friends in the past, be reconciled? Read on to find out.

Shweta has been running a small dance business for a while. She conducts dance workshops and classes at various schools and posh housing societies all over Mumbai. Over the years, she has interacted with various administrators. But Mr. Mehta is unusually dreary and expressionless, even for one of his kind. Could there be a reason for it? Read on to find out how Mr. Mehta surprises Shweta.

The Ninja Nani Series, by Lavanya Karthik is about a regular grandmother, who turns in to a strangely attired, crime fighting, ninja at night. She is assisted by her grandson, Deepu, in her crime fighting escapades. Read on for a detailed review.

The mango empire is a dirty, dirty business. And the genius behind the operation has a deep, guarded, secret. What is his secret, and what will he do, if it is ever discovered? Read on to find out.

What is dyslexia? How can it be detected? What can be done, to help children with dyslexia make satisfactory academic progress? What help and support is available for children with dyslexia in India? What is ADHD? What are the treatment options? What are the risk factors for oppositional defiant disorder, and how can it be treated? These are some of the issues I am going to delve in to, in this post.

A review of a peg board toy I got my 3 year old on her recent birthday.

Pelvic pain may be frightening, or embarrassing, or may just seem unimportant. However, it is best to get it checked out as soon as possible. This article looks into the causes of pelvic pain, and informs you of the other symptoms that accompany various diagnoses.

Sometimes winning may look like losing, but it takes strength to walk away, instead of impulsively striking back, to your own long-term detriment. Winning is not necessarily about defeating someone else.

Are we becoming too picky with children’s books and demanding too much of them, and their authors? The recent Dr. Suess controversy makes me wonder if we realize that authors of children’s books are human with human failings?

Against All Odds by Ramendra Kumar, is about the challenges faced by adolescent kids, when they have to move to new town. Moving from a big city to a small town is a difficult transition for most teens, but for someone with a deformed half developed arm, things can be far more complicated. How do the twins Kartik and Kavya, tackle prejudiced coaches, hostile classmates, and other hurdles they encounter, in their new school and surroundings? Read on for a detailed review.

An interview with Dr. Pooja Jagtiaani, about children's dental care and oral hygiene. Pooja has been practicing General and Family Dentistry in Mumbai, for the last 15 years, and regularly deals with kids. Here, she shares, useful information and helpful tips for parents.

Is it really necessary to get a regular gynecological exam? How often is regular enough? What is the point of going to the doctor if you have no symptoms? What happens at a routine check up? When should you start seeing a gynecologist? Read on to find out.

An easy breakfast/dessert/snack recipe, made with apples. Warm, buttery and crunchy, it is perfect for chilly or rainy days.

The book weaves many historical facts in to a fun filled fictional story, where seven children of Shah Jahan team up, to solve the mystery of the missing Timur Ruby. Who could have dared to steal from the Mughal Emperor? What punishment will the robber face? Read on to find out.

Sexism still lurks in the most unexpected places in subtle ways. Are people still skeptical, when a woman claims an interesting idea to be her own? And what happens, when a man disputes the claim? Read on to see what Sarah finds out.

Sangeeta is frustrated. She is facing the trials every new mother does. But is that all there is to it, or is there something more serious going on? Read on to find out.