Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but i can look up and see their beauty, believe in them and follow where they lead.
Chandra Subramanyam
Chandra Subramanyam is a short story author, novelist, and award-winning poet.
About me
The great master Confucius said, ‘We have two lives, and the second begins when we realize
we have only one.’ Chandra Subramanyam is in her second life. Growing up in a
transplanted immigrant family, she straddles the world of Kerala and cosmopolitan Mumbai.
Driven by wanderlust, she visited Norway, South Africa, USA, Europe and UAE. Through her
journeys she discovered her ikigai in storytelling and writing. Her essay, poetry and stories
have colored the newspapers and magazines. Although home arrested due to the
pandemic, she enjoys taking herself and her readers on flights of imagination, from her
home.
My Blog
ICE CREAM OR CANDY?
Jury had already given the verdict.
The verdict had gone against me. “My car is dirty.” My sister’s
little six year old son, had finally announced his verdict.
I admit with him ...
THE WONDER CAKE
Time
had muted the bright yellow paintwork to a gentle primrose tint.
Cheerful gingham curtains fluttered at the window and Wellington
boots evocative of country rambles lay in happy abandon b...
MEMORIES OF GRANDPA.
Ravishing
memories of my childhood haunt me. I have treasured them in my mind
like computer. From that one person I adored was my Grandpa. He was
always smiling, loving and caring.
He
...
A RARE WOMAN
The
Ladies’ club election had duly taken place as decreed earlier by
female members. The polling booths were closed, votes counted,
computers turned off and the volunteers had collapsed into t...
BENJI’S LOVING GRAND PA
My
grand pa is the best one in the world. I love him very much. I
spend a lot of time with him. He gets up very early and goes for
long walks before I get up. He makes yummy breakfast daily fo...
CAN SIA WIN?
I
was wondering if there any possibility winning this battle. I am
in a quicksand people call it as marriage. I have packed my bag and
come out of the house wh...
Cockroach phobia
I love animals religiously watch
animal planet. Make it a point to cuddle dogs. I am attracted to
cute puppies. I support Menaka Gandhi wh...
DIALECTICS OR SLANG
Dr.Banerjee ENT specialist after examining me sat down in his puffy
chair and announced, “You’re perfectly fine. At this age of
seventy three also your hearing is wonderful. You are very luc...
HOW TO MAINTAIN RELATIONSHIPS?
In our life, we are tied up with various relationships. Relationship
starts when we are born and grows up with us and are carried on till
death. From mother to relatives, family, friendships and...
MY FIRST TREKKING IN US
Standing
at the crossroads of Plano’s sidewalk, I cursed myself. Why did I
ever listen to my son’s pleading in the first place. He wanted us
to come to US and stay with him for six months. ...
RAT-O-PHOBIA
I
am an animal lover. I support Menaka Gandhi through and through. I
had a dog. I loved him like my own son. I used to pamper him. When
he passed aw...
"Dear Chandra, I don't know what to say but I am so happy you have a website now. God bless.
Congrats. I am so proud of you dear Chandra. "
Chithi
Reader
What People Are Saying
"Love your take on life and the way you have taken your flight of imagination across, books,essays, poems and your recent publishing your books. Like your joy in your travel and the relationship you build with so many individuals across the world. Love your shirt but sweet poems, your artistic hands and your recent charge with your successful book launches. Well done buddy. You definitely need to add Australia to your cap to complete your international foray."