“No kids? Oh, you’ll regret it. You’re getting old!” People like to remind me of the great irony that I am still not a mom or I am still not thinking of having any!!! If you are married and specially lives in a typical Indian …
Photo courtesy: Vivian | Pinterest.com Sometimes, when circumstances or disappointments bump you off track, it’s the beginning of an even bigger dream coming true, that could not have come true on the track you were on. Yeah, always. Always, always…(✿◠‿◠)
Yes..It’s alive. My blog has come back to life… The rebirth has finally happened!! After nearly 2 months I finally have my blog back!! Trying to sort it out has been frustrating, irritating, miserable and annoying for me. But I’m really happy to say that I stuck with it, though at times I did ask myself whether it was worth doing it, did I really care enough to fix things or should I just wash my hands and walk away like most others??
So, what happened?? My blog suddenly started showing 500 internal server error. It would neither let me sign in nor would display my site…:( It was really frustrating as I wasn’t able to figure out what went wrong suddenly! And the worst part being the blog hosted from a friend’s server.. which made the matters even worse! I had to be totally dependent on him for every try I wanted to give for my blog’s recovery. But nothing worked out. Huh!
By God’s grace and my good luck I guess, I had taken the backup of my files and database which actually proved like a boon to me in getting back my blog functioning back again!! I was so scared, irritated, frustrated and miserable all these days but kept my fingers crossed and kept on trying. There were days when I literally thought I have lost my blog forever. But, then with mine and some of my ‘intelligent friends’ effort it is back again!! And I AM SO VERY PROUD OF IT!!!Thanks everyone who helped me out 😀
Those who remember and who used to read my blogs, I used to have an active blog. I know it’s not exciting or glamorous, but backing up your blog is essential to your blog’s health. Think of it as good blogging hygiene! Do back up your files and plan to make it a regular habit. It will mean a lot.. a lot actually and when you will least expect anything happening to your blog!!!
I have learnt in all these days struggle that whatever tomorrow brings I’ll be there with open arms and open eyes… all ready to except whatever challenges life throws at me! So, here I come back again!! Keep looking for more posts soon 🙂
Have a great week ahead friends. Be lighthearted enough that you can float above the dark clouds and see the rainbows in your life. May you be bestowed with more light and happiness 😀 😀
Photo courtesy: Niranjan Kujur | Flickr “Sarhul” is one of the grand festival of the tribals in Jharkhand and Odisha. This festival is celebrated on Chaitra Shukla Tritiya, the third day of bright half moon in Chaitra month. “Sarhul” is celebrated during spring season when …
“Let the rain kiss you. Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops. Let the rain sing you a lullaby…” Photo courtesy: Balakrishnan K | www.utopianhere.com It had been scorchingly hot here in Bangalore, and its’ not even mid-summer!! Reports say that …
Gulaal ka rang laal hai.. Gujiya ki mithaas bemisaal hai.. Sab geele hain pyaar ke paani mein.. Sab ghule hain Holi ki ravaani mein.. Rangon ke tyohar me sabhi rangon ki ho bharmar.. Dher saari khushiyo se bhara ho aapka sansar.. Sunhari dhoop barsaat ke baad.. Thodi si hassi har baat ke baad.. Usi tarah ho mubahrak aapko ye nayi subah.. Yahi dua hai bhagwan se humari har baar.. Rangon ki bahaar hai… Sab mein jhalakta pyaar hai.. Sab jhoom naacho gaao aaj “Holi” ka tyohaar hai.. Makki ki roti, Nimbu ka aachar, Suraj ki kirne, Khushiyo ki bahar, Chand ki chandi, Apno ka pyar, Mubarak ho aapko, HOLI ka tyohar!!
Sometimes you have to stop worrying, wondering, and doubting. Have faith that things will work out, maybe not how you planned, but just how it’s meant to be…
॥ या कुन्देन्दुतुषारहारधवला या शुभ्रवस्त्रावृता या वीणावरदण्डमण्डितकरा या श्वेतपद्मासना। या ब्रह्माच्युत शंकरप्रभृतिभिर्देवैः सदा वन्दिता सा मां पातु सरस्वती भगवती निःशेषजाड्यापहा ॥ This is the Saraswati Vandana we sing every year on the auspicious occasion of Saraswati Puja. “Saraswati” is the Goddess of knowledge, music, arts, …
Here is a photo of one of my good mood cooking 🙂 :)… I hope everyone had a great day. A day to cherish, a day to remember and a day worth living for! Last but not the least, remember you all are special to me, thank you for your continuous support! I am sharing with you the Sabudana Thalipeeth recipe here. Do enjoy 🙂
Sabudana Thalipeeth Preparation time: 15-20 mins Cooking time: 20-30 mins
Ingredients:
2 cups of unconditional love
1 cup soaked and drained Sabudana (preferably the small sized one)
2 big boiled and mashed potatoes
1 medium size chopped onion
1 tsp toasted cumin seeds
1 tsp chopped green chillis
1 tbsp salt (or to taste)
1 cup roasted and slightly crushed peanuts (remove the skin)
1 1/2 tbsp coriander and mint leaves finely chopped (optional)
oil for frying
Preparation:
Mix all the ingredients together properly in a big bowl except oil
Now grease your hands with some oil so that the mixture doesn’t stick to your hands
Heat a skillet and smear some oil on it
Start making small balls out of the mixture and flatten it to shape it into a disc either on your palm or on the skillet directly
Let it cook without disturbance on both the sides for a minimum of 4-5 minutes or until it turns into a beautiful golden color
Remember to pour a spoon of oil while you flip the sides
Take the Thalipeeths out of the skillet once they turn into crispy golden color on both the sides
Be careful and don’t place the hot thalipeeths on top of each other as it tends to stick to each other. Keep each one of them separately until they cool down a bit
Serve the yummy, fulfilling Sabudana Thalipeeths with masala curd and mint and coriander chutney
Be ready for loads of appreciations and a demand for making it more often 😛
Before I run to enjoy my Thalipeeth with my darling husband, here I wish you all a very HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!! ♥ ♥
I had been thinking for quite long time now that I should write about the land where I grew up, where I learned all the values, where I bloomed and last but not the least where I became a better person. Yes, folks I belong …