He was an intelligent guy. He was admired by his friends and the girls at the college had crush on him.  She was a beautiful and a shy girl. She was so shy but studious that she would never bunk the class or...

Last year, this time, the owner of parlour I used to visit regularly was happy to see my long black thick hair that made her happier that I hadn't chopped them at all! She was invited by Kannada Suvarna TV Channel to host...

Every parent plays a role of Santa, fulfilling their kids need, be it, a toddler, teenager or an adult. No matter how old the children grow, to parents we are "still" kids even at 20 or 60. Money comes and goes, but it...

I am a vegetarian and have often found that it hard to find a pure vegetarian food while traveling overseas, this includes the food offered on the air-flight as well. A couple of years ago, I was reluctant to eat the veg food...

I have been blogging and traveling a lot this year...and I have become "more" organized. I would call it a boon that I was able to do both with the help of my sincere "personal assistant" whom I do not pay any fees...

Little I knew about this wonderful website, Postcrossing, when I signed up early this year on 8th of January seeing someone tweet the postcard they received regularly. I signed up this website with no expectation and sent 5 postcards to people around the...

It's a Melbourne summer-lassi time at my hotel room. Bought a 500 gram Tasmanian yoghurt, added sugar, milk. Stirred it with loads of love. ;) ...

iPad is my travel companion that kills times waiting for the flights and avoids  the heck of carrying the many books, in case you are a fast reader. Bon Voyage ...

In the year 2001, one of the Chemistry faculty was appreciating the wonders of a cell phone. During early advent of the cellular phone, Motorola had dominated among the other handset manufacturers like Siemens, Alcatel or even Nokia. Those who owned cell phones...

Received this goodie from TripAdvisor that I can now flaunt off during travel. ...

I love yoghurt and my lunch or dinner is incomplete without it, the perfect trait of being a South Indian. When I first bought a pack of yoghurt as thick as an ice cream, I just loved the quality when compared to what...

Title: Gently Falls the Bakula Author: Sudha Murty Publisher: Penguin Books India Pages: 169 Price: Rs 250 I picked this book from the library and completed reading in few hours. I have read many books by Sudha Murty and each of her book...

Hey Everyone,I subscribed to the My Envy Box in November which is currently invite only. Within a few days of request, I received an email to place the order. I thought of giving a try for the Nov box and here is what...

I was looking at the photograph of the US stamp sealed in 1989, that I had clicked a couple of years ago. This stamp is one of my favorite and I have still preserved it with care and pride. Whenever, I look at...

One Day International India Vs Australia, in January 2012 was a memorable one at Melbourne Cricket Ground. I was totally excited to be in MCG and watch the match, cheer for India in Australia, waving hands in the Mexican wave. I never expected...

Today I will be reviewing Oriflame Beauty Matte Control Foundation. It is available in two colors: 1. Porcelain (Product Code: 12809) 2. Ivory (Natural Ivory: 12810) Quantity: 30 ml Price: Rs 449. About the product:Lightweight, silky-smooth foundation that provides you with an impeccable...

It has been an year that I left the city which I loved more than my hometown. As I boarded the flight from Melbourne to Singapore, tears came automatically as the flight took off. I never felt so bad in life as much...

Time flies so quickly and this blog has also grown along with me. Silver Lining has completed eight glorious years and now entering ninth. Happy Birthday to my baby! XOXO ~manasa~ ...

It scares most young women to commute alone during the late hours, reading the shocking and scary news of how women are raped or eve teased, be it the lonely places and the crowded areas when people keep watching the tamasha don't bother to...

Drafted 26-Jul-2013 The Homing Pigeons Author: Sid Bahri Title: The Homing Pigeons Author: Sid Bahri Publisher: Srishti Publishers & Distributors Pages: 328 Price: 150/- Blurb: In the middle of the catastrophic 2008 recession, Aditya, a jobless, penniless man meets an attractive stranger in a...

Title: The Guardian Angels Author: Rohit Gore Publisher: Grapevine India Publishers Pvt Ltd Pages: 328 Price: INR 125 The Guardian Angels cover page Blurb The Guardian Angels is the epic and tumultuous story of two star-crossed lovers who werent just soul-mates but were...

Drafted 26th Jul 2013 Title : A Maverick Heart : Between Love and LifeA Maverick Heart Author : Ravindra Shukla Publisher : Frog Books Pages : 383 Price : Rs 195 Genre: Fiction/Drama Blurb Resonance – We often use the term, “frequency matching”...

During Dasara, on Saraswati Puja, I worshiped my divine Veena with the roses and Parijata. All reading materials, including books, pens and musical instruments are worshiped this day seeking the Goddess blessings for studies and learning. Tanjavur Veena XOXO ~manasa~ ...

I know its late to blog about Vellvette October bag. The parcel came in a big carton but the contents did not surprise me this me.I was rather unhappy to see the “blue” bag which looks like a toiletry kit unlike the fuchsia,...