Sonal Singh

I believe that life is a repertoire of anecdotes. The various situations that we encounter, the many incidents of every day, the people we meet, our conversations with them; all make life a melange of tales. And, that is what I attempt to capture through my writing. My cooking is no different! It reflects my love for travel and my love for innovation. The kitchen is my happy place. So, even though by vocation I am a recruiter (www.rianplacements.com), by passion I am a writer, home chef and a hodophile.

The Kechak – a symphony of seductive movements

Most of us, in our childhood and particularly People residing in North India must have at one time or another seen the Ramleela performance. And, NO! I am not talking about Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s iconic celluloid dramatization – Ramleela. I am talking about the actual dance drama event that takes …

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The power of healing

C’mon Mom! Just one more step! As I looked into the innocent eyes of my seven year old child, shining with hope, I was stupefied by the zest for life that they held. His eyes shone with the exuberance of youth and held promises that I was afraid to keep. …

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The lonesome sailboat

The lonesome sailboat went out today To battle, the wind and the sea’s waves. A tiny body, it has, of wood All brown and baked as the earth’s crust; And a massive red, cloth sail Always, at war with the gusty wind. The lonesome sailor, rides the high seas His …

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Thought

I HAVE MY OWN PERSPECTIVE FOR I COME FROM YOU BUT AM NOT OF YOU I AM BORN OF YOUR DEEPEST DESIRE YOUR WHIM, YOUR FANTASY, YOUR FIRE   I SLUMBER WITHIN YOU SOMEWHERE IN YOUR INNERMOST REACHES SOMETIMES I BEAR FRUITION AT OTHERS, I ASSIMILATE FROM WHAT LIFE TEACHES …

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Motivation

If your life is in shambles and things are falling apart, It’s only an indication to begin anew from the start.   If the winds of misfortune are blowing your way, Wait a while before you have your say.   If everything you touch is turning to dust, Don’t panic, …

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