When I started writing (and blogging), I had certain dreams, of course. But what I hadn’t expected was how close I would be realizing them. I have a story in a soon-to-be-published anthology as well as my almost complete novel. While there’s still work to be done on that, I am excited that it’s nearing completion and soon would be a complete manuscript ready to be sent to publishers. But there has been something else that has kept me buzzing with excitement, day and night. And while I have hinted at it earlier, saying that there is some big news coming up from my end, I hadn’t really told you what it is. Finally, that moment has arrived when I can share the big, exciting news with you all.

Agra is a city of many architectural marvels. Every visit makes you fall in love with it even more. During my recent visit to the city - one after ten years, I realized how much I had missed it. It has its own charm and despite being close to the National Capital of Delhi and the exquisite city of Rajputs - Jaipur, it holds its place high and proud in the list of heritage cities. Here are 7 things that you absolutely must experience for yourself when visiting the city on the bank of the famous Yamuna River.

Nine months ago I was unemployed. A day later I was a blogger and wrote my first blog post. And thanks to you all, I've started to believe in myself as a 'Writer' and that there may be some future for me as an 'Author'. Random doubts still plague me. Is what I've written interesting and impactful? Does it make the reader laugh (or cry)? Is the grammar correct? Is the story well narrated?

As Delhi or more precisely Gurgaon reels under 12-hour traffic jams and water logging up to the knees, I can't help but wonder how much we crave for a respite from the heat and yet hate the rains for the problems it brings with it. Not have a few drops of water fallen on our heads that the city undergoes an undeniable transformation.