Articles by Riddhi Sharma

Riddhiculous A note to Myself

  Dear You–me, A lot has happened in the past few months. You have matured, cribbed, sulked, laughed and cried over what has happened. You have felt happy, ecstatic, moved, and loved. You have been through goods and bads; happiness and sorrow; highs and lows. (and they say this is…

When I was busy collecting my thoughts at India Gate, joined by a couple of friends and a few unknown people, a little boy in a tattered vest and boxers came running towards me asking for a candle. He enquired “Didi yahan kya ho reha hai?” I, in my very…

Exactly a day short of a three months break and add to it a changed calender year.. darn i have taken a long break.. so let me catch my breath what all has happened/ is happening– 1. I am now married 2. I no longer stay in Delhi. 3. I…

A cup of life!! ek pyala zindagi The Station master left home just like always– coaxing his wife for not getting up on time. It was routine. She never did wake up and he never stopped cribbing. Champa, the maid, was again late for work. While Mrs. Kanta was furious…

‘उड़ान’  उस पंछी से  ना थे ख्वाब कभी जा नभ में पंख  बिछाने  के ना  चाह  कहीं  थी  सीने  में चंदा  के  ठंडी  छाओं  की हम  ख्वाब  संजोते  हैं कितने  ही — सूरज  की  जाती  किरणों  से सतरंगी  नभ  की  चुनरी  में काश  के  पंछी  से  कह  पाते की  उड़ने …

It was first journey alone on a train to Jaipur. Of course, excited I was. Not expecting too much. but i had my ideas about ‘good’ company that would make my morning hours worth all the effort. For 4-5 hours long journey definitely needs some inspiration and motivation. But then…..

 Picture Courtsey- Internet It was a bright, sunny, afternoon illuminating her dead living room. Her eyes strained to adjust with the light now cascading through the blinds of the window. Next to the broken vas, the shards of mirror and the useless pieces of furniture lay her curled up little…

This one looks really nice when enlarged.try it. You can see the hand in this one. But i tried really hard to get this angle. Though did not turn out the way i wanted it to. Attempted something. Don’t think kind of succeeded. I like the flower for it’s beautiful…