Sliding Doors

Author : Fatima      Blog : Abstract Thoughts !      Date : 5/13/2013 8:25:00 PM

'It was my last day at work, the place that was akin to my second home. Tears welled up in my eyes as I started gathering my belongings in a small cardboard box. So many memories bundled into one but none that I could cherish any longer. From being an article trainee to becoming a full time Chartered Accountant; it was at this very office that my career shaped up. This is where I attained success and accolades for my upbeat performance. But my hard-work and hard-earned success sudden(...)'

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Nautanki Saala - Movie Review

Author : Fatima      Blog : Abstract Thoughts !      Date : 4/12/2013 4:51:00 PM

'Nautanki Saala is Rohan Sippy's fourth directorial and an official remake of a French romantic comedy Après Vous. At a time when mainstream Bollywood is all about floss, hindi remakes and high budget this small budget contemporary movie comes out as a refreshing one. The plot of the movie is nothing out of the box that leaves you gaping for more but the star cast is good with the acting being very poignant and natural. Unlike most movies that are action oriented (...)'

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Alone We Can Do So Little Together We Can Do So Much

Author : Fatima      Blog : Abstract Thoughts !      Date : 4/2/2013 8:08:00 PM

'It was a varied group comprising of both men and women tied together by the bonds of blogging that met on the warm summer afternoon on Saturday the 30thof March at the Times of India, Mumbai Office organized by IndiBlogger to discuss the issues affecting women following the recent cases of abuse and need for safety under “Mumbai For Women” initiative. The discussion focused the city’s duty towards the female populace irrespective of their social standings and age. From teenagers t(...)'

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Bruised For Life

Author : Fatima      Blog : Abstract Thoughts !      Date : 3/26/2013 5:13:00 PM

'The wind had an eerie calm yet it was captivatingly charming, as she left the dingy motel. She hated every waking minute of her life doing the unworthy work but unfortunately having no other choice she crumpled. The wind blew more sharply making her drape her flimsy shawl more tightly to her chest as she trudged through the thin veil of night. There was nothing in sight apart from the lone moon as her companion as she walked for miles. Finally stopping at a bare fountain, she let ou(...)'

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A letter from Me to You

Author : Fatima      Blog : Abstract Thoughts !      Date : 3/18/2013 6:56:00 PM

'Wish you and I talkedTalked like a pair of strangersThough I know your identity and you mine.Still I wish we had a bond,A bond that could transcend the ordinary companionship and time.But, then when I think a little more about it…I realize you’ve become my confidantLike a puzzle fitting pieces of you and me.Woven together inextricably,Just like the grains of sand and sea till eternity.  -Fatima'

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And The Award Goes To...

Author : Fatima      Blog : Abstract Thoughts !      Date : 2/10/2013 3:44:00 PM

'Whoa! Another award after a really long time and this time a Liebster Award. What is a Liebster Award?? It a German word meaning Dearest. And a fellow blogger Ashish who blogs at My Umpteen Thougts has nominated me for this award some days back. And today I found my name in Kiran Ashraf's Within My World  list of nominees too. There you see, being late in posting also has it's advantages; I post it together.Following are the instructions given:a. Post 11 thi(...)'

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Kuch Ankahee Baatein...

Author : Fatima      Blog : Abstract Thoughts !      Date : 1/31/2013 10:48:00 AM

'NOTE: This is guest blog post I wrote for Nelton D'Souza's blog Just A Minute Here's the link to the post  http://justamin.blogspot.in/2013/01/kuch-ankhaee-baatein.htmlSomething in Urdu for a change or rather something written by me apart from reviews and all after long for a change. :)**Jazbat aise hue hamse khafaHume toh laga hum askho ko hi bhul gae..Dil mei unki yaadon k sahare,Hooton pe muskan aur zindagi mei tanhayeeLiye hum yunhi chalte rahe..Jab ek roz unse naz(...)'

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clandestine love- my entry to the GetPublished contest

Author : Fatima      Blog : Abstract Thoughts !      Date : 12/30/2012 10:46:00 AM

'Everybody falls in love, but everyone's story differs even though it looks the same. Love is a varied concept and every individual has a different definition to it. For some it is a mere physical concept and for some it is an emotional connection. Some name it while some prefer keeping it nameless or just call it friendship. But in all this the common factor is the pleasantness and completeness one feels when in love. Love is not always about hugs and kisses, nor is it like the brig(...)'

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Sugar Me

Author : Fatima      Blog : Abstract Thoughts !      Date : 12/23/2012 11:33:00 AM

'It was eventide; the moon was aglow and stars adorned the black sky. She was standing blindfolded on the deck of a luxuries yacht. The cool breeze was blowing swiftly ruffling her long lustrous locks and her sari making her shiver. It was their first wedding anniversary and he wanted it to be memorable for her.She was dressed in a dark midnight blue sari with a silver low cut blouse with just minimal jewelry and bangles. She was walking slowly with her hands outstretched trying to f(...)'

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Justice Delayed is Justice Denied

Author : Fatima      Blog : Abstract Thoughts !      Date : 12/22/2012 10:20:00 AM

'We've heard this a million times, Justice Delayed is Justice Denied but have we ever really thought over it twice and tried to change the situation. Yes, we have and we've failed umpteen number of times. But how long can someone take in and not protest??The condition has just deteriorated from bad to worse, it's just sickening to read and watch all this and what more is pitiful is the reaction from the government. I just can't seem to believe how can some men be so brutal that not o(...)'

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Mischief Managed

Author : Fatima      Blog : Abstract Thoughts !      Date : 12/16/2012 9:51:00 AM

'Far away in a land of dreamsYou get what you wishWith a swish and flick You wave your wandChanging your hairstyleFrom Modern to traditionalWavy to smoothAnd get the perfect straight hair!I was happy with my long lustrous wavy locks but looking around it seemed everyone was into straight. All I got to hear was, “I got the perfect smooth and silky hair”and it drove me crazy.  So this year on Eid I decided to venture into this unknown arena with my new found obsession of getting s(...)'

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walking on air

Author : Fatima      Blog : Abstract Thoughts !      Date : 12/14/2012 3:58:00 PM

'There is so much to write so much to express but I just don't have words. So, I'm just gonna pen down some moments, they are always small moments that make me happy I do not need big things to brighten up my day.So without further ado, here are the ones that made my day today :D1. Theory exams got over yesterday and I breathed a sigh of relief, happy that the piles of notes and books have finally vanished from sight !2. Not that I haven't had cutting chai before but today for the fi(...)'

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a handful of memories...

Author : Fatima      Blog : Abstract Thoughts !      Date : 11/13/2012 6:03:00 PM

'Ah! I don't believe I've come this far. When I began writing I had no idea I would write so much that someone day I will have my own personal blog and moreover I will be writing a 100th  post. If, someone had told me earlier I would have termed that person insane. Basically reason being I never had faith in my writing nor did others around me had. In fact people who knew me before I began writing were shocked that I can even put two and two words together and create something m(...)'

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Book Review: The Bankster

Author : Fatima      Blog : Abstract Thoughts !      Date : 11/3/2012 6:39:00 PM

'TITLE:  The Bankster AUTHOR:  Ravi Subramanian  PUBLISHER:  Rupa Publications ISBN:  978-81-291-2048-9 BINDING:  Paperback PAGES:  358GENRE:  Fiction, Financial Crime PRICE:  Rs.250FIRST PUBLISHED:  2012MY RATING:  4 out of 5The Wall Street Journal rightly calls him the John Grisham of Banking. Winner of the Golden Quill’s Readers Awards he’s none other than Ravi Subramanian and he is back with another crime thriller. (...)'

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Seeking Solace

Author : Fatima      Blog : Abstract Thoughts !      Date : 10/24/2012 6:22:00 AM

'Seeking SolacePleasure and Ecstasy,Love and Harmony,Is all what I wish to seek..Silence and agony, Pain and misery,Is all what you give me..But it's only in dreams,In a world of my own,Where you accept and don't reject..-Fatima '

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Ebb and Flow

Author : Fatima      Blog : Abstract Thoughts !      Date : 10/17/2012 3:36:00 PM

'Millions of emotions stir,Some in my mind,Some in my heart…Some die and some live...But once again,The sun goes down across the sea,Waking and weaving thousand dreams in my being!-Fatima'

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Yearning

Author : Fatima      Blog : Abstract Thoughts !      Date : 10/2/2012 12:46:00 PM

'YearningThe sky turned a shade darker and the cool breeze wafted mingled with pleasant rains recreating an aura of mellifluous melody. She sat by the window pane idly eyeing the swaying bloom outside, repressing the hurt and tears waiting to be unleashed. Reminiscing him and his love she finally cries letting out a sigh.P.S: The story is made up of 54 words, 55th word is the title.-Fatima'

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Freedom

Author : Fatima      Blog : Abstract Thoughts !      Date : 10/2/2012 11:33:00 AM

'Millions of emotions stir,Some in my mind,Some in my heart…Some die and some live...But once again,The sun goes down across the sea,Waking and weaving thousand dreams in my being!-Fatima'

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Unending Night

Author : Fatima      Blog : Abstract Thoughts !      Date : 9/27/2012 6:01:00 PM

'Go away...Goodbye forever...My justifications were nothing but trash you said.Ranted and raved that I hurt you...Breaking your trust and stabbing your heart...You blamed and let me go.And now I sit here all alone,Staring into the oblivion with love and tear filled eyes...Waiting will you ever realize ??Love was then,Love is now...Love will never be someone else..As love will forever be you...-Fatima'

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Fading

Author : Fatima      Blog : Abstract Thoughts !      Date : 9/24/2012 5:17:00 AM

'Sometimes you defy your own destiny,Sometimes you alone are responsible for the woes in your life..Sometimes you love so much that it becomes suffocation,Sometimes your truth becomes your lie..Sometimes you break friendships with your own hands..Sometimes you be honest and the honesty backfires,Sometimes you want to cry and not a tear falls..Sometimes you stab and betray when all you wanted was not too..Sometimes you deserve...deserve to be alone and isolated..Coz sometimes you snat(...)'

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