Aug 23, 2016
It was Diwali time. There was nip in the air. He buttoned up his shirt. Stopping at a traffic light on MG road, his mind started mulling over the same thought. Involuntarily, his right hand moved from the handle of…
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The Doll : Fab Fables #6
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Sleep Comes Like A Drug : Fab Fables #5
Aug 09, 2016
It was July. This time, the monsoon was heavy and the moisture-laden air had dampened everything. But for the streak of yellow light originating from the street lamp, the room was dark. He got up again with his toe…
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The Tenth Spot : Fab Fables #4
Jul 19, 2016
It was a big day for him—a very special Sunday. With adrenaline pumping, he was finding it hard to wait for the designated hour. Within the privacy of his mind, he had spent days and hours rearranging his living room,…
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What’s in a name : Fab Fables #2
Jun 21, 2016
The old battered Samsung phone vibrated. It was an unknown number. Not again! Something told Niharika that it would be one of the unwanted calls, which she dreaded. She cursed every single man and disconnected the call. Ever since she…
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How Tulika Books is creating impact in children’s lives through picture books
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Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael and Donatello—Artists or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles characters?
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Did you ever wonder where the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ characters got their names from? Well, your search is complete. Here is a brief introduction of the artists from whom the creators of TMNT took inspiration. Teenage mutant ninja turtles,…
The call of the mountains: orthopaedic Dr Yatin Desai’s advice on trekking
Himanshu NainaniMay 24, 2019
In this piece 64 year old Dr Yatin Desai, shares with CY his inspiring story of how to scale towering mountains with utmost ease and how this life adventure activity can shape human character and health. Chances are high that…