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Farewell, maybe…
Bidding someone farewell is something we all never look forward to.
Sometimes, farewells are by choice and sometimes...

Eltis-Sifil Symbiosis
Dec 19, 20202 min read


Loki’s Monstrous Children
Whenever anyone asks me what my hobby is, or what I like to do in my free time, or what I like to buy, or what gives me joy...

Eltis-Sifil Symbiosis
Dec 7, 20208 min read


Chubby Cheeks, Sunday Reeks
It began with him pulling my cheeks, calling me cute! Oh, I loved it! I was the adorable kid with chubby cheeks and bright smile...

Eltis-Sifil Symbiosis
Nov 29, 20202 min read


If outdoor games/activities be thy gateway to fun & fitness, play on…!
“Aai (mom), I’m bored. What should I do?” asked my son as he plonked on the sofa, munching on a packet of chips.

Eltis-Sifil Symbiosis
Nov 27, 20205 min read


The Unsung Hero!
“When I was a just a little girl, I asked my mother what will I be?
Will I be pretty will I be rich, here’s what she said to me…“

Eltis-Sifil Symbiosis
Nov 25, 20204 min read


Enid Blyton: Children’s Writer (and Food blogger)of Yore!
Enter the world of mysteries, adventures, school tales, and stories in magic lands interspersed with mouthwatering descriptions...

Eltis-Sifil Symbiosis
Nov 24, 20207 min read


“Stuff” Happens
Stuff happens! (had to replace the S*** word with “Stuff”, because the post is supposed to be PG 13)

Eltis-Sifil Symbiosis
Nov 21, 20205 min read


A Short Sojourn in the Countryside
This is the story of yesteryears when TV meant a single channel, Doordarshan. Doordarshan ruled every house

Eltis-Sifil Symbiosis
Nov 15, 20208 min read


My Tryst with Berlin: The City that broke all Stereotypes!
There was a time, not too long ago, when you could fly off to foreign shores and experience firsthand, the diversity of humankind!

Eltis-Sifil Symbiosis
Nov 4, 20203 min read


My Tryst with Berlin: The City that broke all Stereotypes!
There was a time, not too long ago, when you could fly off to foreign shores and experience firsthand, the diversity of humankind!

Eltis-Sifil Symbiosis
Nov 4, 20203 min read


Neena, Hymavathy and the Pond
As the soft night winds brushed Neena’s face, she closed her eyes to let the winds slip through her hair.

Eltis-Sifil Symbiosis
Oct 29, 20207 min read


Just a bubble!
Childhood experiences often seem to be quite adventurous. Now, I say adventurous not because they take us on a real roller coaster ride, but

Eltis-Sifil Symbiosis
Oct 16, 20204 min read
“Haakmari” a Lesson for Life
People, culture and places always have interesting and intriguing elements to educate, entertain and sometimes petrify the masses.

Eltis-Sifil Symbiosis
Oct 8, 20205 min read


A FREE BIRD
The only sound that could be heard in the hall room was the tick-tick of the clock and wooing of the table fan. It kept rotating to and fro,

Eltis-Sifil Symbiosis
Aug 29, 20203 min read


Lakhi, Free for Now and Ever
This story is nothing you may have heard before. It has no hero, no chronological dates and no battlefield...

Eltis-Sifil Symbiosis
Aug 26, 20203 min read


Circe: The Sorceress of Aiaia
“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for your senses to grow sharper!”
-W. B. Yeats

Eltis-Sifil Symbiosis
Jul 27, 20207 min read
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