Memoirs, Short Stories, and Poems, Since 2011
Author: Manisha D. Hegde
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Ba-Ba-Baya
Read more: Ba-Ba-BayaMight we conclude that a certain phase of life was, after all, a pleasant one, if we relish reminiscing about it? For me, and for my friend from yesteryear, one such phase is our shared school life. Our little school stood near a freshwater lake, its placid water an emerald…
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The Present of Port Patrick
Read more: The Present of Port PatrickA picture of Clancy, clad in a purple shirt and perched on the bench of a cabin deck, with his back to the camera, as he gazed into the green pastures of a coastal hamlet, made me want to relive the cherished moments associated with the place, besides prodding me,…
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Glen Tilt: A Mosaic of Landscapes
Read more: Glen Tilt: A Mosaic of LandscapesTo relish a rare balmy day in October, as well as to fulfil Dian’s yearly desire of soaking up the autumnal splendour, we repaired to Glen Tilt, a secluded valley in the north of Perthshire, where we were to set off on a day-long excursion. One might find trails dedicated…
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Rambles Through the Tropical Treasures of Dakshina Kannada
Read more: Rambles Through the Tropical Treasures of Dakshina KannadaThe pandemic of 2020 brought a brief reprieve from the wearying rigmarole of the needless daily commute—a routine that had reduced me to an automaton. It also brought me closer to my hometown, which I had left fifteen years ago in pursuit of worldly aspirations; to its abundant nature and…
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Stung by Sweet Desert Rose
Read more: Stung by Sweet Desert RoseThe more I listen to music, the more I realise how deeply I am enraptured by it. When I light upon a song that instantly appeals to me, I feel thrilled knowing that I have more music in the world for my dopamine. I discovered Sting when his Desert Rose…