Is it possible to bribe yourself to write? Maybe. But it’s also rather easy to cheat. Lately, I’ve been desperate lately to get off my lazy butt and do some serious writing — I have at least three projects in progress at present — yet was finding it hard to motivate myself. The excuses kept […]
The truth about Danes
Having spent eight days in Denmark, I — of course — know everything about Denmark and Danes. Of course. The thing is, it’s really easy to arrive at a conclusion: they’re both incredibly lovely. Denmark is a beautiful country, home to the world’s happiest people according to a poll by Gallup and some of the […]
The best worst thing
What’s the best worst thing that has happened to you? What an odd question… but wait, let me explain with an example. The best worst thing that happened to me was getting stood up in Britain in 2008. Not once, but twice—once in England and once in Scotland. Being “stood up” sounds harsh, but the […]
More Satin reviews
Satin: A Stitch in Time has been getting some media attention lately. There have been two reviews in the last week, and DNA Mumbai were offering it as a prize in their weekly “Caption This” contest (see image). Satin was reviewed by novelist Ira Trivedi in the Asian Age. The review is mixed, since the […]
There’s a Ghost in My PC
Never fear, it’s not MacBeth that is haunted (and she doesn’t like being called a PC). There’s a Ghost in My PC is the title of a work in progress for Scholastic. Here’s what happens: It’s a catastrophe—Madhu is about to turn 13 and her mother wants to buy her a new computer! Oh yes, […]
Switched at birth
Been watching a new American TV series, Switched at Birth. As the name implies, it’s a case of two babies ending up with the wrong parents. The mistake comes to light 16 years later, and Bay Kennish and Daphne Vasquez get a glimpse into what their lives might have been like. While Switched at Birth […]
Saturday Night Freeware: Itsy
Itsy is the Twitter client I use on Mac OS. As its name indicates, it is small and light, which is why I like it. It’s easy to use and, most importantly, not in-your-face, so it stays in the background till you need it. It might be basic, but takes care of my Tweeting needs. […]
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A refreshed WP 3.2
Now you can compose your WordPress posts and pages on a blank screen without the distractions of a menu, buttons and so on. The fullscreen writing mode (or zen mode) is one of the new features of the recently released WordPress 3.2. Simply click on the Fullscreen button and watch as everything fades away, leaving […]
Saturday Night Freeware: Opera Mini
Browsing the Net on a mobile phone? No biggie, right? But less than a decade ago it was a rather big deal, expecially if you didn’t have a fancy phone. It must have been at least half a decade ago that I discovered Opera Mini and have never looked at another mobile browser since. And, […]
Saturday Night Freeware: Web Developer Toolbar
It’d be hard to name my favourite Firefox addon, but Chris Pederick’s Web Developer Toolbar would certainly be a contender. Thus, it is this week’s Saturday Night Freeware. This addon installs a toolbar with a host of Web developer tools and is available for Chrome as well as Firefox on Windows, Mac OS and Linux. […]