Introducing herself, Padmini says

"I grew up in Madras, Hyderabad and Bombay. Being a sickly child, books were my constant companions. I had an arranged marriage, two kids and am celebrating my fiftieth, my husband's sixtieth birthdays and our 28th Anniversary this year. Over the years I have developed a great interest in drama and act in serious roles though comedy is my forte. Along with scripting skits I write poetry, fiction, first person encounters. I was encouraged, even goaded, to write, by my husband who is my editor and critic. Tend to be verbose and get on to a soap box easily.

Have been part of an all womens drama group and don both male and female roles. I am member of an International Women's Association and volunteer with a suicide prevention group. I was introduced to Internet writing by Sulekha.

I have lived in Mauritius for ten years and have been a globe trotter."