Author Archives: Shweta Taneja

About Shweta Taneja

I am a fantasy writer working on various projects of storytelling as an author, scriptwriter, and graphic novelist. A dreamer at heart, I am fascinated by the unreal, unexplained and undefined and want to write about them. Each of my stories aims to prod boundaries and explore the other sides of happy, technicolour dreams and impressionist nightmares.

Forest Tales: Little Loris

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Shweta Taneja

Little Loris lives on a bamboo tree far inside the green forest. Her eyes are like big saucers but she is as small as a coffee mug. Mama Loris thinks she has the most beautiful eyes. They are round and … Continue reading →

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8 ways to total transformation

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Shweta Taneja

  Convert that smartphone into a superphone with these useful little accessories and add-ons All of us know the importance of that one-second conversation just before the cellphone battery dies on you. And when have we not wished that our … Continue reading →

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My hidden masochist

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Shweta Taneja

  I have a wee bit of masochism when it comes to writing. Writing doesn’t come naturally (like talking does) to me. It’s needs to be done in a secluded environment and I mostly hate not being around people. It … Continue reading →

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Your favourite books, on the digital highway

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Shweta Taneja

  Forget just reading—now you can experience books with soundtrack, videos, animation and games   After 244 years, the Encyclopaedia Britannica announced earlier this month that it would stop publishing its 32-volume print edition. Forever. A month ago, in February, … Continue reading →

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I wanted to blog about an author, but I don’t remember his name

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Shweta Taneja

My memory. It was stolen. Just a few seconds ago. Just when I opened a new window to write this blog. I wanted to tell you about this author, a popular guy, a Nobel prize winner, whose work I have … Continue reading →

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Dialling for the doctor

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Shweta Taneja

  Your cellphone might have a convenient service for medical help, but how reliable is it?   Acouple’s sleep is disturbed in the middle of the night. Their nine-month-old child is crying in pain, and has fever. The couple try … Continue reading →

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A personal trainer at the press of a button

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Shweta Taneja

Technology is changing the way people get in shape. Here is a round-up of fitness gadgets that can help you look good   Actor Hrithik Roshan apparently has two expat personal trainers to help him shape his already fab body … Continue reading →

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Tale of Hem Vayanattu Kulavan Theyyam, the toddy bhuta

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Shweta Taneja

Shruti and Smriti are two wise sisters. Smriti or Memory comes to you while you are reading things. You remember her wise lines long after she’s gone. Shruti or Listening comes to you anytime, on the road, in a movie, … Continue reading →

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