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I’m Rachna. Welcome to my blog.

It’s about things I love, my life experiences, and just about anything else I come across.

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The 216 ft golden statue of Ramanujacharya against a light blue sky: the statue of equality in Hyderabad, India
Travel

Things to do in Hyderabad—Statue of Equality

Statue of Equality in Hyderabad is an impressive 216 feet statue is of Shri Ramanujacharya who was a 10th Century Hindu philosopher and social reformer. It is the second...

September 21, 2022
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Travel

A Summer Sojourn in the Hills of North India 

Summers in most Indian cities are scorching hot. We all wish we could escape to the colder climes of the hills, with beautiful views of snow-clad mountains to cool...

September 14, 2022
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Parenting

A Guide To Using Social Media Safely: A Parent’s Primer

Social media has taken over the world in every aspect of our lives. From businesses and social communities to our personal lives, it’s everywhere. We as adults choose what...

August 25, 2022
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Book cover of The Bangalore Detectives Club by Harini Nagendra on an iPad screen. It is set on a floral beaded mat with a candle and a glass bottle with a plant stem with leaves
Books

Book Review: The Bangalore Detectives Club by Harini Nagendra

The Bangalore Detectives Club by Harini Nagendra is one of those soft mystery books that take you on a journey while investigating a crime. It is the first instalment...

August 18, 2022
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White cat and a Kindle on the lap of a person wearing red sweatpants and a black and white striped sweatshirt. The Kindle shows the cover for the crime novel titled Lightseekers by Femi Kayode set in Nigeria
Books

Book Review: Lightseekers by Femi Kayode

Lightseekers by Femi Kayode is not just your regular crime fiction but is based on actual events. Femi familiarises readers with the town, its people, and their history while...

August 4, 2022
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Brightly coloured mirror work art called Lippan Art is a traditional folk art from India. this decorative piece in primary colours and geometric pattern is surrounded by house plants
Arts and Crafts

Indian Traditional Art Forms—Lippan Art for Beginners

Indian folk art has so many treasures to offer. Art is one of the things that unites the country. One such form of traditional Indian art is Lippan art....

July 24, 2022
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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite with the colour image of the book The Blue Hour by Alonso Cueto on a background of blue and yellow mirror work folk art from India
Books

Book Review: The Blue Hour by Alonso Cueto

La Hora Azul or The Blue Hour is a novel by Peruvian author Alonso Cueto and is translated into English by Frank Wynne. The book looks back on Peru’s...

July 16, 2022
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bowl of pasta with Butternut squash fettuccine with sambal oelek and bacon bits sprinkled with grated cheese
Food

Make it Vegan or Meaty: Butternut Squash Fettuccine Recipe

I love creamy pasta. What I don’t love is all the cream, milk, and cheese that make it so creamy. This butternut squash pasta recipe is the best of...

July 11, 2022
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Art installation of several circular pieces of carved wood and paintings set against a dark blue wall
ETC.

The Power of Affirmations: How to Manifest the Life You Want

Positive Affirmations and Manifesting your Reality are terms that are thrown around casually in most conversations and interviews these days. At first glance, it seems like wishful thinking or...

July 6, 2022
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view of 3 kids from the back sitting on a beanbag watching a TV screen with a movie playing
Parenting

Screentime Dilemma: Awesome TV Shows for Kids Approved by Parents

Do you allow screen time for your kids? Or are you able to follow a zero screentime schedule? We figured early on that zero screentime was not an achievable...

June 30, 2022
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hand holding a red lipstick writing Bye on a mirror with the lipstick
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How to declutter your life: 6 kinds of people you need to let go of

Do you feel like your life is filled with clutter? Maybe you have too many material things, perhaps the number of responsibilities has encroached on your free time, or...

June 27, 2022
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Sticky Rice pudding with coconut cream paired with pieces of ripe mangoes served on a blue floral plate is a sweet Thai delicacy
Food

How to Make Mango Sticky Rice: A Delicious and Simple Recipe

I first had Thai Mango Rice in Hong Kong over 20 years ago, and I’ve been hooked on it since. It used to be that I could only have...

June 19, 2022
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Hampi stone chariot depicted in the indian currency notes
Travel

Hyderabad to Hampi Road Trip: A Travel Guide

If you’re looking to travel in India, Hampi should definitely be on your travel list. Hampi is a World UNESCO Site and the entire town is filled with historical...

June 13, 2022
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Collage of book covers from the out of line collection of amazon originals short stories collection
Books

Amazon Original Short Reads—Out of Line Collection

I came across a few short stories on Amazon last year and loved them. Amazon has commissioned a series of original short stories by prominent writers. These stories are...

June 8, 2022
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collage of book covers from Amazon Original short stories from the Faraway Collection
Books

Amazon Original Short Reads—Faraway Collection

Short stories in the Hush Collection ranges from political mysteries to psychological thrillers, in which deception can be a matter of life and death

May 27, 2022
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collage of book covers of 6 short books in the amazon originals hush collection of suspense thriller short stories
Books

Amazon Original Short Reads—Hush Collection

I came across a few short stories on Amazon last year and loved them. Amazon has commissioned a series of original short stories by prominent writers. These stories...

May 19, 2022
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collage of 6 book covers from the Amazon original series of short stories in the Forward collection of sci-fi short stories
Books

Amazon Original Short Reads—Forward Collection

I came across a few short stories on Amazon last year and loved them. Amazon has commissioned a series of original short stories by prominent writers. These stories are...

May 12, 2022
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caged bird looking out
Musings

Overcoming a difficult time: when molehills become mountains

What are some ways you tackle a slump in your schedule? Does it ever feel like the universe has conspired against you just when things are going right? One domino...

April 26, 2022
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DIY trinket trays with air dry clay embellished with beads
Home and DIY, Parenting

An Ode to Teachers and a Handmade Thank You Gift for Teachers

Teachers no doubt shape the lives of their students in a multitude of ways. With a word that’s thoughtful or sharp, they can make or break a student. A...

April 12, 2022
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Vegan Pesto pasta with mushrooms, olives, sun-dried tomatoes and paprika
Food

Healthy Meal Ideas: Vegan Pesto Pasta

I am not vegan. However, I prefer this vegan version of pesto pasta. It tastes fantastic and is packed with good nutrition. This is a quick and healthy lunch idea...

April 5, 2022
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Parenting

The Pressure Of Perfection: How to Help Kids Handle Stress and Anxiety

In today's society, children feel more pressure than ever before to be perfect. From academic expectations to social media, kids struggle to cope with the high standards that they...

March 30, 2022
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Have you been to the Statue of Equality yet?
Soaking up some Sunday sun
Rock climbing and rappelling for kids organised by @climbon_hyderabad
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A little before and after! What a difference a coat of paint makes!
If you're looking for a soft thriller then pick this up for sure. The Bangalore Detectives Club by @harini.nagendra
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