Anupama vijayakumar

blogs from Bangalore

Ordinary magic
Magic: (noun) the use of special powers to make things happen that would usually be impossible, Cambridge English dictionary I was privy to some ordinary magic yesterday. I saw a band of men, who have chosen to live away from their loved ones, so that we may bask in the warmth and security of our fa...
Posted on 19 February 2019 | 8:37 am
Read post
The language of colour
Mallikamma, came to me one afternoon, when the monsoon clouds darkened the skies, forcing upon it a late evening like quality; much like a lady, whose youthful looks have been jaded by a sudden illness. I was looking at engaging someone younger, as a domestic help. I must have shown my surprise when...
Posted on 5 March 2018 | 6:07 pm
Read post
Museum of memories
I stand in the room we used to call 'poomukham', fingering the smooth curves of the decorative tiles that fringe the borders of the room. It features an intricately carved bouquet, of what I have always thought of, as wildflowers and is believed to have been imported from faraway Germany. We have co...
Posted on 27 January 2018 | 5:14 pm
Read post