Hi! I'm Lavnya Krishnamurthy, a Doctor (Ophthalmologist) by profession and a writer by passion. I'm an avid reader, foodie and a Potterhead. Originally from the picturesque town of Coimbatore in South India, I currently reside in India's Silicon valley- Bangalore. A romantic at heart, I strongly believe that next to love, words are the most …
What freedom means to me
Daily writing promptWhat does freedom mean to you?View all responses Freedom to me means being able to live my life the way I want. This does not mean that I will disobey norms and rules but will follow only those which have some logic and conviction. For instance, while norms do not advocate speaking back …
Book review – Want to know a secret?
Blurb: Everyone has secrets.YouTube baking sensation April Masterson knows the secret to the perfect gooey brownies. Or how to make key lime squares that will melt in your mouth. But if you keep watching her offline, you may find out some other secrets about April. Secrets she’d rather you didn’t know.Like where did her son go …
Of humanity and kindness
Daily writing promptDescribe a random encounter with a stranger that stuck out positively to you.View all responses I had once been on a solo trip to a friend’s wedding. I checked out of my hotel and got into a pre-booked auto for my 12am return bus. On reaching the bus stand though, I got a …
Book review – To Sir Phillip, with love
BLURB: My dear Miss Bridgerton,We have been corresponding now for quite some time, and although we have never formally met, I feel as if I know you. I am writing to invite you to visit me here at Romney Hall. It is my hope that after a suitable period of time, we might decide that we …
Life lessons for muggles- Chapter 4
Unbreakable vows 'What happens when you break an unbreakable vow?''You die,' replies Ron to Harry while aboard the Hogwarts Express.You might wonder how this is relevant in the muggle world. Well it is, to a certain extent, except for the dying part. I'm talking about promises when I say unbreakable vows. There are certain promises …
Book review- Club you to death
Blurb When a hunky personal trainer is found asphyxiated to death under an overloaded barbell at the posh Delhi Turf Club, on the eve of the club elections, it is first thought to be a freak accident. But soon, it becomes clear that one of the members of the DTC - all pickled-in-privilege Dilliwallahs - …
Book review- The Co-worker
Blurb: Two women. An office filled with secrets. One terrible crime that can't be taken back. Dawn Schiff is strange. At least, everyone thinks so at Vixed, the nutritional supplement company where Dawn works as an accountant. She never says the right thing. She has no friends. And she is always at her desk at …
Life lessons for muggles- Chapter 3
We are all in this together Yes, dear Hermione, we hear you loud and clear. If there was one thing that remained strong and only got stronger throughout the journey of the boy who lived It was indeed friendship. Right from the moment Harry Potter steps into Hogwarts, his friends become his family. We have …
Beaches of Karnataka
Hi all! The below is a brief travelogue of our trip to Karnataka in October 2023. Day 1- Mangalore mis-adventures- 19/10/2023 We travelled by the West coast express, which runs from Chennai to Mangalore. The train which arrived half an hour late at Coimbatore, at 22.00 instead of 21.30, consequently reached Mangalore Central a good …
The magic of the monsoons
Daily writing promptWhat is your favorite type of weather?View all responses As kids we learnt: Rain, rain go away Come again another day But today I realize there can be nothing further from the truth. Rainy weather is by far the best kind of weather there is. The wet-earth fragrance is a happy balm on …
Confessions of a blogaholic 