The author's first computer was her father's office unit, used primarily for word processing and accounting tasks. She had limited access due to fears of causing issues. The computer started with a 486 chip and later upgraded to a Pentium processor. Over time, she learned to navigate various MS products and eventually acquired her own laptop. The author mentions the evolution of internet connectivity and expresses hope for seamless application integration in the future. Overall, she emphasizes the joy of continuous learning and technological progress.
Author: Vidya Suri
Aspirant Children's books and Non-Fiction Writer
The Fake Poem of Amrita Pritam Goes Viral | My Take!
The viral poem by Amrita Pritam written by Baabusha Kohli and my Annexure to the Poem. An attempt to see it from another perspective.
WP-DP| 2159 – When Am I most Happy?
I share a deep love for stories, finding joy and identity in reading. I would like to stress that the power of storytelling lead to offer empathy, understanding, and personal growth. They express a desire to read widely and in multiple languages, recognising the profound impact of literature on the life around the reader and the worldviews that can be gathered from it.
My Mother and Her Stories
A madeup story about my mother's storytelling and how it was shaped by my mother's emotions, mood swings, and personal experiences. Despite her narcissism, she was a captivating storyteller who influenced my appreciation for narratives. Through her, I learned about life, empathy, and the power of a well-told story. Our parents are our first teachers, and I've come to cherish the valuable lessons learned from my mother's unique storytelling.
Short Story | The Sleeping Child
The narrator reflects on life's paradoxes while putting a child to sleep. The author ponders the innocence of childhood and the complexities of adulthood, likening life to an endless carnival. The carnival symbolises the ups and downs of human existence, where moments of joy and laughter contrast with grim realities. After the child awakens, it's time for the child's feed.
Materialistic Confusion Confounded
The author explores coping with societal changes, loneliness, and the impact of digital world detachment. They reflect on deliberate choices, middle-class principles, and finding balance amidst conflicting mindsets. Amidst the loneliness, the author embraces solitude and gives priorities to personal rewards over societal validation, detaching from the digital world's urgency and seeking profound echoes of the author's choices.
Chai Ki Chuskee! | A Sip of Tea
The different types of chai that I enjoyed and the unboxing of Kadak Chai. A product of Teabox is sold direct to the end-user with some distribution channel in between, of course!
Sobakrith Vaikunta Ekadashi
The blog is about Vaikunta Ekadashi and how I got interested in and when I started to go with my parents then later by myself. And how it stopped and my struggle to revive it.
I’m Ok, You’re Ok and We’re all Ok!
The blog explores a variety of spiritual and self-help books over four decades of my reading. I find them to be important sources of emotional strength and inner growth. Books such as the Gita, T.S. Lobsang Rampa's "Living with the Lama", and Sadhguru's works, among others, have deeply influenced my ideological viewpoints and personal development. Despite the fluctuating nature of spirituality, I still continue to search for peace and ultimate truth, engaging in regular debate and self-reflection inspired by my readings.
A Dish for a Stubborn Son-in-Law
A man, after loving a dish, Kohzhukatai, at his mother-in-law's home, forgets its name and replaces it with gibberish, 'Atrimaku'. Upon return, he demands his confused wife to prepare 'Atrimaku', resulting in her abuse when she can't deliver. A neighbour's mention of Kohzhukatai resolves the confusion, and the wife creates the desired dish, calming the situation.
Itinerant Storyteller 