# Mind Blogs | Write Wing Media

> Mindblogs: Heartfelt ramblings from the soul of Bangalore


## Posts

- [The Times of India Literary Carnival](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/the-times-of-india-literary-carnival/): Wondering what we did after Mind Blogs 1.0 in 2010? Well, in January 2014, we organised The Times of India Literary Carnival. We had 55 sessions with over 120 writers/anchors/speakers/journalists. It was a three-day marathon that took us three months to organise. And that we heard is a record of sorts. We are told that people usually take a year to plan an event like this. By we, I mean: Zahid H Javali and Nirmala Govindarajan, the two co-authors of Mind Blogs 1.0. We were the festival directors. If you are keen on what happened, here is the website that gives you all […]
- [Deccan Herald reports on the latest book reading](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/deccan-herald-reports-on-the-latest-book-reading/): Deccan Herald was around to cover this latest book reading of Mind Blogs 1.0. You can read it by clicking HERE…
- [Zahid appears in 'Daddy: The Birth of a Father'](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/zahid-appears-in-daddy-the-birth-of-a-father/): One of the authors of Mind Blogs 1.0, Zahid H Javali, plays a key role in Tuhin A Sinha’s new book, Daddy: The Birth of a Father. His experiences appear in detail and on more than 30 occasions in the book on parenting by Harlequin. Costing Rs 250 (Rs 175 on Flipkart for a limited period), it’s worth a buy for every dad-to-be, particularly in a world where nuclear families have become the norm.  
- [Book reading at Atta Galatta on Dec 28th, 2013](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/book-reading-at-atta-galatta-on-dec-28th-2013/): Write Wing Media presents   Mind Blogs 1.0   by Christina Daniels, Nirmala Govindarajan & Zahid H Javali   on Saturday, 28th December 2013 from 6pm-7.30pm. at Atta Galatta KHB Colony, 5th Block Koramangala Phone: 3018-1626     Book synopsis Sunshine, rain, bombs, bridges, mothers, friends, bikes, distances —- sorrow, joy, hope, love, celebration — cheap thrills, poignant observations and an intense desire to make this world a better place, bind these pieces by three writers of diverse, yet conjoined personality. Laugh, cry, reach out…and savour those small, many times unnoticed moments through the experiences of these writers. Mind Blogs — a collection of heartfelt ramblings from Bangalore. […]
- [Book reading on Nov 23rd in Bangalore](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/book-reading-on-nov-23rd-in-bangalore/):   All those of you who could not make it to previous book readings can make it this time. We are having a book reading on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at Goobe’s Book Republic on Church Street, off MG Road. It’s close to KC Das and opposite the two-wheeler parking lot. Be there from 5pm-6.30pm. All the three co-authors will be present on the occasion. Do please come and get signed copies from the authors and even interact with them on how you can get published in Mind Blogs 2.0 slated for 2014. Looking forward to meeting all you guys.  
- [Watch Out for the Weirdos!](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/watch-out-for-the-weirdos/): BY GUEST BLOGGER DEEPTI MENON Dante’s Inferno could not be more chaotic, I muse! Our car crawls along on a surface, choc-o-bloc with vehicles, bumper to bumper in four wavy lanes, originally meant to house two orderly lines, ‘orderly’ being a misnomer, of course! The signal glints red, and before it turns ochre, buses start blowing their horns frantically, noisily revving their engines. The car ahead moves forward tentatively, not wanting to ram into a scooter that is a miracle in itself, with five people clinging on to one another – a father, a mother and three children of varying sizes, […]
- ['Warm, funny, relatable'](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/warm-funny-relatable/): This October, Mind Blogs 1.0 completes three years of being in circulation. And true enough, it has been loved and appreciated across age groups. But what we really wanted were youngsters reading it. And just the other day, we came across a young blogger who read the book while his exams were on, and found them immensely enjoyable. The blogger by the name Zennfish says, “Read Mind Blogs 1.0. by Zahid H Javali, Christina Daniels and Nirmala Govindarajan in between my exams. Warm, funny, relatable experiences.” But the best part is that the blogger has read the book and soon followed […]
- [Mind Blogs play in the making](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/mind-blogs-play-in-the-making/): Yes, you read that right. We are going to stage a play, both in Bangalore and Sri Lanka, based on a few stories of Mind Blogs 1.0. It’s already at the scripting stage. Stay tuned in for further updates. And wish us luck!
- [Guest blogger Piya Jayarajan on finding serendipity](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/guest-blogger-piya-jayarajan-on-finding-serendipity/): Thank you, Mr Satyamurthy! This is an incident that I can never forget. It taught me that help does come from unexpected quarters. At times, even from a complete stranger. His name was Satyamurthy. I remember having gone to his house with a box of sweets on that same day, but to my disappointment I could not meet him. The year was 2010 and it happened in the city of Bangalore. It was a Thursday evening and I was walking back to my apartment after work. I was in a rush and was mentally making a note of all the odd […]
- [Guest blogger Shail's waxing poetic](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/guest-blogger-shails-waxing-poetic/): Walking The Buddha’s Path A chariot steered Him away From the moh-maya Of life. What will I need To get rid Of unwarranted attachments? Whenever I sit to whine About this and that, About what could be and would not I remember Him – As He cast away What was served to Him On a platter! Try as they could, His parents unable to thwart destiny And karma Had to let Him go. When shall I learn let go Of undying expectations? Desires growing like creepers Slowly and steadily Enter the vineyard Of a superficial life. When shall I find the […]
- [The book is a hit online](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/the-book-is-a-hit-online/): Mind Blogs 1.0 is being lapped up by the dozens at Flipkart. And online book reviewers are loving it too. Freelance journalist and online book reviewer Shail Raghuvanshi from Chennai has reviewed Mind Blogs 1.0 in her inimitable style. Calling it a great way to bring blogs to books, she says there were many stories in there that made her think, “Gosh! That was exactly what I was thinking!” or “How could the author know that I felt the same way?” This pretty much sums up the concept behind Mind Blogs, the series. We intend to give voice to the common […]
- [Guest blogger Sumitra Madireddy speaks...](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/guest-blogger-sumitra-madireddy-speaks/): Someone new I’ve met someone new. New, not just to me, but to the world. Only a couple of weeks new. A tiny person, a person nevertheless. He has ten tiny fingers and ten tiny toes, this cute little angel-doll person. He is laid at the center of a bed, covered tenderly by the softest blanket about the size of my towel. His eyes are shut, hands rolled up tightly into little fist-balls. His small legs do not lay straight no matter how much I try to flatten them out. His spongy, pudgy wrists are such a contrast to my bony, […]
- [Guest blogger Ranjith Raj pens his thoughts…](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/guest-blogger-ranjith-raj-pens-his-thoughts/): Most beautiful Today is Sapna’s birthday. She won’t tell her age cos she thinks she’s too old. And Sapna does not have bright blue eyes, or an aquiline nose or a symmetric face. But she may be the most beautiful person I know. When she smiles, it’s because she likes to. She’s the one who’d share her last piece of the cake with her children. She’s the one who’d make short snacks for her hubby when he has a long day. She’s the one who’d diligently wakes up at 12 in the night to be the first person to wish her […]
- [Book reading at British Library on Oct 22, 5pm](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/book-reading-at-british-library-on-oct-22-5pm/): Finally, the date is fixed for the next book reading. It’s 5pm-6.30pm at British Council library off Kasturba Road and Lavelle Road on Saturday, Oct 22. Those whose guest blogs have appeared here can also come and be part of it. It’s the best way to interact with the authors directly and know more. Mark it on your PC or phone calendar rightaway,  so you don’t miss out on it this time. See you there.
- [British Council library will host the next book reading](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/british-council-will-host-the-next-book-reading/): All those who missed out on the book launch and subsequent book readings at the Edge Academy and The Leela Palace can make amends. The British Council has invited us for a book reading at their library premises off Kasturba Road and Lavelle Road. Those wanting to make it and interact with the authors directly can do so. The dates will be announced shortly. Watch this space.
- [Guest bloggers, thank you](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/guest-bloggers-thank-you/): We are overwhelmed by the response to Mind Blogs 1.0. The copies of the maiden book are flying off the shelves at five star hotels, airport bookstores and at niche city stores. Not only that. We are getting as many guest blog posts – everyone with a story to tell wants to get published. And sure, we are lapping up all the good ones. And then, there are more entries. And we are going through them. If you don’t hear from us, don’t be disheartened. Mail us some other blog post that might work for us. And remember, the posts you […]
- [The Hindu promotes Mind Blogs 1.0](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/the-hindu-promotes-mind-blogs-1-0/): Aptly titled ‘Book the blog’, The Hindu promoted Mind Blogs 1.0 by calling co-authors Zahid H Javali, Christina Daniels and Nirmala Govindarajan ‘three musketeers on road to fame’. You can view the story here Here goes an extract from the story: They laid bare their thoughts on the world around them — first on their blogs or on pieces of paper — and then brought it to book. (And now they blog about their book.) Because hey! People didn’t seem to be thinking about things around them anymore. “You sometimes forget what living is all about,” says Christina Daniels, one of […]
- [Guest blogger Chitra Iyer pens her mind blog](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/guest-blogger-chitra-iyer-pens-her-mind-blog/): My Friend The first thing you would notice about her is her hair. She had long, black, thick hair which would be nicely braided, folded and tied up with ribbons. I don’t remember when we became friends, but I do remember that I noticed her the first day of my class in this new school in Delhi. I had always dreaded joining a new school. You had to do everything all over again. Take down notes you missed, introduce yourself to everyone, make new friends…But what I dreaded most were the eyes that followed you everywhere in curiosity. Wondering what you […]
- [Guest blogger Ashwini Kamath writes](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/guest-blogger-ashwini-kamath-writes/): The Happy Rickshaw Driver “Please sit Madame”.  He just stopped the Rickshaw and the three of us got into the Rickshaw without knowing what to expect next. Those words and the inherent hospitality moved me a lot. More so because it came from a Rickshaw driver who are otherwise in my opinion not bothered about etiquette and chivalry. It was a chilly winter evening in December at Bangalore. My mother and I promptly got into the Rickshaw little to realize that it would be a touching life experience for both of us.I quickly took a quick glance at the driver. Happy […]
- [Guest blogger Indrasish Banerjee writes…](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/guest-blogger-indrasish-banerjee-writes/): Perils of homecoming Yesterday, I was reflecting that the road that takes people away from their hometowns and countries in search of better career opportunities is a one-way path that seldom returns home, and even if it does, it’s not usually a happy homecoming. A distant uncle of mine who spent a considerable time in the US, initially as a student and then worker, had a tough time when he returned to India. For a decade or so, he hopped from one job to another and then gave up on jobs and started his business which didn’t work either. Unable to […]
- [Mind Blogs 2.0: The theme is people portraits](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/mind-blogs-2-0-the-theme-is-people-portraits/): While the first book was more generic, the second book, Mindblogs 2.0, will have a running theme of ‘people portraits’. People who are famous, not-so-famous and the unknown. People who are inspirational role models. People who have touched our lives. People who have moulded us… People whose life has a lesson for us… People who have something to tell us… People who want to share their insight with us… If you want to contribute your blog posts for this, mail us at zahid@writewing.in. We are waiting. Posted by Wordmobi
- [Guest blogger Arun John writes](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/guest-blogger-arun-john-writes/): Thinking… I was just thinking… Two years back when a student in the university, I used to withdraw 100 bucks from the atm whenever I wanted money. With that 100 rupees my whole day would run comfortably. I could have food at the campus food courts, do phone recharges and be happy. Now I withdraw 500 and its over in no time and I am left with more need of it. I used to go to class wearing a shorts and t shirt. Now I look the part of a professional all formally clad and executive like. But I feel I […]
- [Guest blogger Andaleeb Wajid writes](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/guest-blogger-andaleeb-wajid-writes/): Fighting prejudices For a moment, I try to imagine what my life would have been like if my father had stayed in Vellore and not moved to Bangalore in 1980. It would have moved pretty much the same way I think. Getting married at 19. Having children by 20 and so on. But I doubt I’d have been able to be a writer. The reason for that is the poor opportunities that there are for education of girls in Vellore. Let me rephrase that a bit. For Muslim girls in Vellore. So I might have been able to finish my tenth. […]
- [GUEST BLOGGER Rajnish Kumar writes…](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/guest-blogger-rajnish-kumar-writes/): Lessons from Mumbai Dabbawalas The story of Mumbai dabbawalas who deliver home cooked lunch to 2 lakh customers everyday on time every time has been an inspiring one and is much hyped since the management gurus discovered that there is more sense in their simple ways than there is in all management book combined. In the last 5 years everyone from Prince Charles to Richard Branson to CK Prahalad have flocked their workspace ( streets of Mumbai) and every organization worth its salt has piled them with certificates on managing quality,supply chain,cost,change etc etc .They have been named as SIX SIGMA […]
- [GUEST BLOGGER Sweta Lal writes…](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/guest-blogger-sweta-lal-writes/): It was last Wednesday, February 03, 2011 when the Cyclone had hit northeastern state Queensland and Cairns was the most affected city. The city has been damaged and the people are drowned in misery. With flashfloods and abandoned homes the city is a picture of chaos. Melbourne, on the southernmost tip was affected too when Yasi was retreating. The Cyclone had been so strong that when its tail crossed Melbourne the city was thrown into a whirl of calamity. Trees were blown away, streets flooded and some homes were swamped. Life was affected and people prayed for the Rains to end […]
- [Guest blogger Divya Nambiar writes…](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/guest-blogger-divya-nambiar-writes/): That strange thing called memory… It’s terrifying, the thought of not being able to remember anyone or anything that has been an important part of your life. It scares me more than the thought of dying alone. I was randomly reading online yesterday, when I suddenly remembered something I wanted to read about, and by the time I had opened a new window to search for it, I had already forgotten what it was. In two seconds. I had blanked out. I had absolutely no clue what I’d been wanting to search, and I had a mild panic attack. For some […]
- [Book reading. Want to host us?](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/book-reading-want-to-host-us/): Many of you wanted to know how they can call us over for an evening of book reading. Here we are with our simple proposal. Just give us three tentative dates and times, so we can see how the three of us can make it. We would prefer book clubs, colleges, libraries, finishing schools, and schools that are into personality development, among other specialist schools of learning. Our only pre-condition: the book reading should lead to sales of copies soon after, so people can go back home with an autographed copy of Mind Blogs 1.0. The best part? Those who are […]
- [Mind Blogs 1.0 is an enjoyable, soulful read, says book blogger](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/mind-blogs-1-0-is-a-wonderful-light-read-says-avid-blogger/): Avid blogger Priya Iyer reviewed Mind Blogs 1.0 on her blog. Here it is for the rest of our readers: Some time back, Christina Daniels asked me if I’d like to review a book she has co-authored with Zahid Javali and Nirmala Govindarajan. I was more than happy to accept, since I liked Christina’s first book Ginger Soda Lemon Pop quite a bit. This book is called Mind Blogs 1.0, and it did not disappoint me either. 🙂 Mind Blogs 1.0 is all about the personal experiences of the three authors – things they have felt good and bad about, mostly […]
- [Book reading at Cha Bar, Oxford Bookstore](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/book-reading-at-cha-bar-oxford-bookstore/): Our next book reading of Mind Blogs 1.0 is at the wonderful Cha Bar at Oxford Bookstore in The Leela Palace on Old Airport Road. Please do come and be part of the blog and the book. All the three authors will be available for the author-signing session after the book reading. What’s more, the book reading will be done by three prominent theatrepersons of Bangalore – Darius Taraporewalla, Prem Koshy and Sukhita Aiyar. The date – Friday, February 11 Time – 6pm Venue – Cha Bar, Oxford Bookstore, The Leela Palace  
- [Guest blogger Nischala Murthy writes](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/guest-blogger-nischala-murthy-writes/): To RN My first real memory was not of her, but of her mother. A beautiful lady with the most beautiful hair I have ever seen – It almost went up till her knees. We studied in the same school. I was aware of her presence possibly because she was one of the prettiest girls around. However, probably not the closest and greatest in my circle of friends. An occasional exchange of pleasantries, an occasional squabble, an occasional exchange of words, an occasional giggle,….. was all that we shared. My first solid memory of her was when I met her after […]
- [A unique idea that captures life's versatility, says The New Indian Express](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/a-unique-idea-that-captures-the-candidness-and-versatility-of-life-says-the-new-indian-express/): Edex, the educational supplement of The New Indian Express have put us on the cover page and also inserted a pointer on the main edition. Can national publicity get better than this? The newspaper says, “Mind Blogs 1.0 is a unique idea that captures the candidness and versatility of life in Bangalore… where the chaotic is imbued with the sophisticated, complicated life is tinged with the simplicity of yore.” The analysis doesn’t end there. “The careful choice of humour in some pieces and poetry in the others help present a myriad of ideas in different forms,” reviewer Parvathi Ramkumar writes. “The […]
- [Startling observations on human experience, says Exhibit magazine](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/startling-observations-on-human-experience-says-exhibit-magazine/): Here is a review that appeared in the Kolkata-based technology magazine, Exhibit. Reviewed by columnist and tarot card reader Amara Bavani Dev, it’s a distillation of what the book stands for: chronicling the human experience. Happy reading!
- [Book reading on Jan 8](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/book-reading-on-jan-8/): For those of you who missed the book launch in October 2010, here is the opportunity to interact with the authors and get a sneak peek into the book at a finishing school in Bangalore. There is a book reading scheduled on Jan 8 between 10.30am and 12.30pm that will be followed by Q&A and author signing. The venue: Edge Academy 407, Brigade Towers Brigade Road Opp. All Saints Bangalore – 560 025 Phone: 4175-0809
- [Charming vignettes fly off their pens, says Deccan Herald](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/charming-vignettes-fly-off-their-pens-says-deccan-herald/): Deccan Herald’s educational supplement profiled the three faces behind the blog book, Mind Blogs 1.0. Written succinctly by Sandhya Iyengar, it does reflect the ethos of the book. And how it’s targetted at the youth. To read it all, click on the image. Happy reading!
- [Guest blogger Anita Kainthla writes...](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/guest-blogger-anita-kainthla-writes/): Writer, author or whatever There are writers and there are writers. You know. There are the Pulitzer and Booker kinds and then there are the rest of them, us I mean. To begin with, it took 28 years of cumulative courage to admit that I wanted to be a writer and then when you have used up your twenties in mostly the fear of ‘coming out’, the following decades of your life are followed up by the fear of never being read by anyone save your own self. This is how the journey mostly begins. From thereon, the additives only get […]
- [Down-to-earth, well-crafted and a quick read, says The Sunday Guardian](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/down-to-earth-well-crafted-and-a-quick-read-says-the-sunday-guardian/): Last Sunday, Mind Blogs 1.0 was reviewed by eminent journalist MJ Akbar’s weekend newspaper, The Sunday Guardian. Published simultaneously in London and Delhi, the paper showcased it in its ‘Essential Reading’ section. Anjana Pradhan, the reviewer, found the book crisp, incisive, and straight from the heart. To read more, click on the image.
- [Refreshing, intimate and entertaining, says Flipkart](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/evocative-refreshing-nostalgic-says-flipkart/): Here is a review and interview by Flipkart’s Sailen Ghosh. Dubbing the book’s new format (blog to book) as a “new movement” in publication, he found the book, refreshing, nostalgic, intimate and entertaining. “Each segment is short and sweet just as blog posts are meant to be,” Sailen writes on Flipkart’s book blog. “Sometimes the subject matter is biting, sometimes with bursts of humour, sometimes purely nostalgic. There are twists and turns and didactic conclusions, essentially there’s a bit of everything in the Mind Blogs collection. What makes the book distinct, we have three unique voices ranting, raving, reminiscing – it’s […]
- [Radio Indigo talks about the book](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/radio-indigo-interview-on-the-book/)
- [The book is on the rack of Deccan Herald ](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/the-book-is-on-the-rack-of-deccan-herald/):      
- [Travel & Shop edit on Mind Blogs 1.0](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/travel-shop-edit-on-mind-blogs-1-0/):      
- [The Man magazine recommends Mind Blogs 1.0](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/the-man-magazine-recommends-mind-blogs-1-0/): In the November 2010 issue of The Man magazine (from the Malayala Manorama Group), Editor Sunil Thomas recommends the book to his readers. Saying that the book is “about nothing and everything”, he says that there’s “a lot of Bangalore running through its vein”. If you still haven’t bought the book, go to ‘Buy The Book’ page right now.
- [An anecdotal, humourous session, says Dainik Jagran](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/an-anecdotal-humourous-session-dainik-jagrans-city-plus/)
- [Want to be part of Mind Blogs 2.0?](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/packed-house-for-mind-blogs-1-0/): Even you can be part of the next edition. Just mail us (zahid@writewing.in) your blog posts. We will upload all the posts we receive. What’s more, if selected, your writing could even appear in the printed version of Mind Blogs 2.0. The book, Mind Blogs 1.0, priced at Rs 250, is brought out by the Bangalore-based Write Wing Media. The proceeds of the book will be ploughed back into publishing more thought-provoking and insightful books. The book is available at Sankars outlets across India. In Bangalore, you could also buy at the following stores: Magazines, Variety, Book Worm and Blossoms, among […]
- [Guest blogger Heera Nawaz writes](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/guest-blog-where-theres-a-will-theres-a-highway/): Where there’s a will, there’s a highway After I finished reading ‘Mindblogs1.0’ by Christina Daniels, Nirmala Govindarajan and Zahid H Javali, I was euphoric. Here was a down-to-earth, well-crafted book by three well-known bloggers on topics one likes to read about. After reading that there was a section for readers to contribute, I decided to throw in the towel and give my views as a mindblogger on a subject dear to my heart, and that is my passionate obsession of writing. Let’s start at the very beginning. It’s a very good place to start. When did this inspiration of the Muses […]
- ['Mind Blogs 1.0 is truly secular'](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/mind-blogs-1-0-is-truly-secular/): Authored by a Christian, Muslim and a Hindu, Mind Blogs 1.0 is truly secular. It’s not us, but many readers telling us since the day of the launch. Secular indeed. And if you happen to read this book authored by Christina Daniels, Nirmala Govindarajan and Zahid H Javali, there are chapters talking about saffronisation of Indian television, Facebook status, communal riots, fairness obsessed marriage market, inter-state influx and the anti-Valentine brigade. Read the book and you will appreciate the finer nuances that make up Indian life and living. Happy reading! Posted by Wordmobi
- [Sir Mark Tully gifted with Mind Blogs 1.0](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/sir-mark-tully-gifted-with-mind-blogs-1-0/): Sir Mark Tully who makes his presence felt in an entire chapter on him in Mind Blogs 1.0 was handed the book by restaurateur and theatreperson Prem Koshy. And this time, Prem is stocking up on the book, so he has ample copies to give away by buying multiple copies from us… Now that’s called gifting to the thinkerati in style! Thank you, Prem. Thank you, Sir Mark Tully for enlivening Mind Blogs 1.0 with your insight and intelligence. Posted by Wordmobi
- ['Incredibly readable'](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/incredibly-readable/): Master book retailers in central business district, Noor & Yahya Sait believe Mind Blogs 1.0 appeals to them immensely so much that they will personally recommend it to their regular clientele. Running Variety Book Stall and Magazines on Church Street, they have seen the rise and fall of publications better than anybody else. Newbies in the field who want to test the market first come to them for selling their books. If it sells well, they stand a good chance. ‘Mind Blogs 1.0 is a book that I would read in one go,’ says Yahya. ‘It’s handy, incredibly readable because of […]
- ['It's a Bangalore book with national appeal'](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/its-a-bangalore-book-with-national-appeal/): The responses are pouring in for the book. Ace book retailer Vivek Sankaran who runs all the Sankars book stores in India says, “I love the stories in Mind Blogs 1.0. People from all over India can relate to them, especially of our generation. However, I feel the cover is a bit Bangalore-centric for India.” Confident of the book’s success, Vivek has already ordered 100 copies of the book for sale at his stores. Coming from someone like Vivek, Mind Blogs 1.0 is all set to be on the bestseller list soon. Touchwood! Posted by Wordmobi
- [Rajiv Mathew's visuals](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/rajeev-mathews-visual-canvas/): Rajiv Mathew went bazookas shooting people at the book launch. Here are some of his pictures he has uploaded on his Flickr account that we particularly loved. If you want to view the whole thing, you could visit Flickr.com
- [Mind Blogs 1.0 has a cute story to go with every cup of coffee: Prem Koshy](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/mind-blogs-1-0-has-a-cute-story-to-go-with-every-cup-of-coffee-prem-koshy/): Over the past 60 years, the walls of Koshy’s have listened to millions of stories narrated to one another – from great-great grandfathers to great-great grandsons. They have encompassed all religious, social, national, ethnic boundaries and backgrounds. Many a book on different subjects has been born here. But, this special book, with its brilliant stories about how life in each one of these angels who has authored the pieces that visit here experience, is brought together and shared with all of us at Koshy’s. Christina, with her little anecdotes of memories and relationships with teachers, friends, family and the state of […]
- [Mind Blogs 1.0 is pioneering a new art form: Peter Colaco](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/mind-blogs-1-0-is-pioneering-a-new-art-form-says-author-filmmaker-peter-colaco/): Peter Colaco (extreme right) Now It Can Be Told. The Gang of Three who have been recently observed around a table in Koshy’s, evening after evening… (in concentrated silence, with an occasional Mexican Wave of giggles passing through the group…). They were not just our usual happy, Koshy’s regulars, drinking tea for timepass… They were ‘bloggers’, surreptitiously pioneering a new Art Form (a Weblog site  collated in a handy print-form for easy access). It’s MIND BOGGLING, isn’t it? The hard version copy of an essentially ‘virtual’ literary form, now in cold hard print… No downloading code, no passwords…. It’s appropriately called […]
- [Cover of the book](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/cover-of-the-book/)
- [The people behind Mind Blogs 1.0](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/the-people-behind-mind-blogs-1-0/): For more on us, visit http://mindblogs1.wordpress.com/about-the-authors
- [Mind Blogs 1.0 and its target audience](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/mind-blogs-1-0-and-its-target-audience/): Where do I begin to tell the story of Mind Blogs 1.0? In the beginning! There was a table. And a few chairs. There was Christina. And also Z (Zahid). Then there was Gen Now (we believe we are at least a decade more experienced than Gen Now is). Everyday, I realised I was thrilled. Thrilled at the nippy air tickling my nose on my ride back home. Thrilled at the spider lilies separating the median at the flyover.  Thrilled over the ginger tea at Koshys. Thrilled by Kittie’s (Christina) new poem. Thrilled at Z becoming a bakra. Then, I looked […]
- [An idea, a mind blog](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/an-idea-a-mindblog/): When I look back, the journey on Mind Blogs began as an idea in Nimmi’s mind discussed over endless cups of coffee at Koshy’s. Why not bring together all those little bits and pieces of writing that we had on different themes in the world around us? The development of this idea into a book called Mind Blogs was a logical progression for me as most (if not all the pieces) that I contributed to the book had first appeared on my blog. In its final form, the book itself took the form of a blog, albeit a hard copy version […]
- [A brief history of Mind Blogs 1.0](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/a-brief-history-of-mind-blogs-1-0/): In the beginning was the word. And then came books and eventually blogs. But we realised that it was all created in the mind. Thereby the justification for the book’s title: Mind Blogs. We realised that this is only the beginning. Blogging is an activity by writers and non-writers alike. So we decided to create a platform online to make their voices heard. And thereby, this blog. What’s more, if we like what we read out here, these blog posts could make it to the next edition of Mind Blogs. Which is why, we named this book, Mind Blogs 1.0. In […]
- [Brainstorming at Koshy's](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/hello-world-2/): Time – 3 pm Place – Koshy’s I often wondered why Christina went on Saturday evenings to meet her friends at Koshy’s. She went there when it rained or stormed. Nothing was more important to her than this. Three friends were in the serious business of writing offtrack stories. Each Saturday meeting was a brainstorming one. I wondered whether I, who had just turned 63, would infact be in place or out of place while three young people were in fact talking about their off track book for people below 40. I realised being with them that age was only in […]

## Pages

- [Write for us](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/about/): Mind Blogs is a blog-to-book concept.The first book, Mind Blogs 1.0 was out on October 2, 2010. This blog gives a ‘behind-the-scenes’ look at Ming Blogs 1.0, the non-fiction book brought out by three Bangalore writers – Christina Daniels, Nirmala Govindarajan and Zahidd H Javaali. However, it’s more than that. It’s also a platform for bloggers to use it like a park to plant their thoughts and ideas and thereby contribute to the blogging community. This blog is owned by nobody. It’s BY the generic blogger. FOR the generic blogger. And OF the generic blogger. However, we hold the key to […]
- [Pics](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/photo-gallery/):     Thanks to PR Venkatesh’s photography skills, here are some of the Kodak moments at the book launch. For more pics of the book launch, you could visit Rajiv Mathew’s Flickr page here: Flickr.com. Happy viewing!
- [Q&A](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/faqs/): CHRISTINA DANIELS How did you come up with the idea of blog to book? When Nirmala spoke about her idea of a book that put together thoughts on the world around us, it seemed like a great idea. So I searched through my blog for pieces that were on similar lines and added them to the book. We arrived at the name of the Mind Blogs for the book because the final form of the book took on a blog format, blogged by three different authors. Later, besides some of Zahid’s pieces that were also on his blog, we picked our […]
- [Buy](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/buy-the-book/): EBOOK Amazon Pothi
- [The Book](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/about-the-book-mind-blogs-1-0/): Mind Blogs 1.0. The book. Sunshine, rain, bombs, bridges, mothers, friends, bikes, distances —- sorrow, joy, hope, love, celebration — cheap thrills, poignant observations and an intense desire to make this world a better place, bind these pieces by three writers of diverse, yet conjoined personality. Laugh, cry, reach out…and savour those small, many times unnoticed moments through the experiences of three Bangalore writers – Christina Daniels, Nirmala Govindarajan and Zahidd H Javaali. Mind Blogs 1.0 — a collection of heartfelt ramblings from Bangalore, India. Lay your hands on the book. NOW!!!
- [](https://mindblogs.writewing.in/): Volume 1 · Anthology Mind Blogs. Heartfelt ramblings. A grasshopper at supper. A fly on the wall. A butterfly courting jasmine. Three writers — Zahid H Javali, Christina Daniels and Nirmala Govindarajan — notice the world you almost missed, and hand it back to you in ink. Read the book Meet the authors → L–R: Nirmala Govindarajan, Zahid H Javali & Christina Daniels Est. Bangalore · Essays & Observations Mind Blogs 1.0 § Meet the Authors Three eyes, one book. Their small creatures — grasshopper, fly, butterfly — are just excuses to look longer at the world. 01 The Grasshopper’s Supper […]


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