Beena's Thoughtpourri

The sky suddenly lit up in the dark The sky bellowed out a thunderous roar Don't go yonder, there is lightening n thunder; screamt the farmer from far beyond Dont go out to play, there is lightening n thunder; Hushed the mother of toddlers three Shut the doors and windows, lest disaster it will bring; this thunder Dont drive your cars, dont walk the streets; Close down the schools, close down the shops There is lightening n thunder, destroy all it will.... But Lo Human Beings with emotions!! Just pause and think..... Maybe the clear blue sky is crying out, Maybe the clear blue sky is howling out in grief that swells its chest Thunder is nothing but it's emotional let out.. If you and I can grieve; then why not let it too!! (C) Beena Arjun

My write up as published in Chandamama Comics fan site. Click below on Link https://www.chandamama.in/story/2020/06/09/is-your-name-really-you/ “Hi...I am Gayu” She introduced herself to her new found friend Patricia at the Boston University; she recently got admission to; for her bachelors in Computer Science. “Gayu….That’s a beautiful name” said Patricia. “What does it mean? I’ve heard all Indian names have meanings.” “Well er….It’s actually Gayathri Subramaniam.” Now why would my parents keep a name like that….Gayathri….not to mention the difficulty in pronouncing the surname, thought Gayu. I mean did they not realize that she would aspire to go abroad to study and probably have a career there or maybe even a groom from there. “Oh Gayathri….am I pronouncing it right? I think that’s an even more beautiful name” Gayu was suddenly woken up from her thoughts. “What? What did you say Patricia?” asked Gayathri. “I was saying Gayathri is such a beautiful name. I...

Thanks to Chandamama Comics Fan site for inviting me to be a guest writer..My article as published on their site....Kindky tap to go to the Link 10 th Board exams then comes the 12 th Board exam…When are these tensions ever going to be done with?? After these nerve-wrecking Board exams are over and they start college it is going to be peaceful for both children and parents….so they presume!! The awaited….Board exams over, results out, college admissions done and the most un-awaited truth hits you hard. It’s going to be a no more waiting in the balcony to ensure your child has boarded the bus; no more screaming out “run you will miss your bus”; no more washing of uniforms; no more packing interesting Tiffin boxes; no more running around to pick up stuff for the Project submissions; no more driving them to tuitions. The moment of pride of getting them into the best of colleges and laying the foundation for their careers turns into lonely days in an empty home - A Home ...

"All the World's a stage; and all men and women are mere Players" quoted the greatest writer in English Literature - Sir William Shakespeare. Weekends without partying?; I am not getting out without a proper Hair-do; cooking is definitely not my cup of tea; just got so busy did not find the time to call my family & friends.....are you prey to such grievances? Not a matter of worry as our new Life Skill Coach is here - Miss Corona. Giving a brief break to all the proficient Life Skill coaches who have been playing their part by persistently driving to put across various lessons of life skills; Miss Corona has decided to take over the role considering the World a stage. And astonishingly the entire world is so entranced by our new coach that they are all ears. Miss Corona's first lesson was to "Stay Home" which almost the whole world, I dare not say All; learnt with ease. Her second lesson was to do a little "Soul Searching" whi...

With Corona - the Pandemic having created a frightening and paralyzing environment, the whole world chanting the mantra "STAY HOME", I thought of staying home and penning down something on a lighter note essentially for a few moments of distraction. When celebrities around the world are utilizing the Stay Home time due to the engulfing Corona Virus, rejuvenating their hidden or more appropriate to say forgotten talents like artwork, playing the guitar or even practicing yoga and much more; I decided to re-visit my no-talent zone of Chapathi Making ( Round Indian wheat bread). I am sure there are a lot of raised eyebrows specially from my Asian viewership, chapathi being one of the staple diets in any Indian household, it should come but natural to any born in an Indian household. But this is one talent so to say, I failed to imbibe from my mother who could very easily make thirty of those well rounded chapathis in just ten minutes. The girls away from home, t...

We landed in the beautiful God's Own Country - Kerala, on Saturday in July 2011. As per the well laid out schedule for our vacation, first on our agenda was to meet Prince, a little five year old from the SOS Village in the small town of Trichur. SOS Village established in 1983 by some kind souls, is a home for approximately 200 orphaned children of all ages. Let me re-emphasize....it is not an orphanage in the conventional outlook, it is a HOME for those children in the literal sense. The "SOS Village" true to its name is a village which accommodates around 15 to 20 individual houses. Each house is a Home to 15 orphaned children ranging from a tender age of 5 to 16 years. Each Home has an Amma (Mother) who has dedicated her life to mothering these children. She takes care of them, cooks with them, teaches them to keep a clean home, screams at them, laughs with them as they all lovingly call out to their Amma. Sunday morning as we chose to visit the Ho...

Like I told you, I have this intense bonding with all these things I use and is a regular in my daily life.  Funny and hysterical as it may sound when people talk about their special bonding with special people in their life, I somehow develop the same feelings towards the non-living that plays a pivotal role in my life to the extend I give them an identity as I mentioned in one of my previous write up. So let me introduce you to this dashing, sleek yet a muscle boy - my silver colored Mitsubishi car. It was the year 2006, when the most sought after silver card - The Driving License, was handed over to me. Hundreds of Congratulatory messages and calls poured in eventually ending with "So when are you buying a car and which one" Then there were these worldly-wise who made their contributions on which would be the best car with regards to longevity, petrol consumption, re-sale value and what more. The decision made, we decided to visit the showroom to select my chariot to...