The Good Girl Trap: How I Learned My Anger Was Never About Them

If you asked someone about me, they would tell you I am aloof, quiet, serious, soft-spoken, docile, and dumb. They might not mean the same thing, but all these adjectives point to one fact—I am not someone who confronts, fights, or argues. That's just not me. But there's one thing I have done several times … Continue reading The Good Girl Trap: How I Learned My Anger Was Never About Them

Raw roads

घरों में झाडू, पोंछा, बर्तन का काम करती है वो, सुबह अपनी घर का सारा काम कर अपनी बड़ी बेटी को हज़ारों हिदायतें दे, दूधमुही छुटकी (ऐसा घरवाले पिछले चार साल से बता रहे हैं, औटीज़्म के बारे में कहाँ किसी ने सुना है! )को अक्सर स्मार्टफोन में व्यस्त रहने वाली बड़ी बेटी के बराबर … Continue reading Raw roads

Relevance of birthdays

You cannot decide how and when you make an entry or how and when you are goanna make an exit. Destiny is a sure thing, it will happen; But how and when to celebrate life is our own choice. Changing dates on a calendar will happen; But to colour them red green or purple is … Continue reading Relevance of birthdays

Grandparents are important !

The golden shower adorning the clear blue sky just like the blessings of our grandparents. Have you seen the heart shaped leaves and the firm, strong aerial roots hanging on the fig tree enlightening the world like the Mahabodhi tree with the right amount of light and shadow, warmth and sunshine percolating from the rightly … Continue reading Grandparents are important !

Indian Matchmaking: Oh no, did we forget something? Oh yes, growing up!

As a part of my job, that is writing, I imagine a lot. Today, I would like you to imagine- life of a kid, not very old, about 5-7 years only. What do they do? Well, they just exist. Everything else is done by their parents. From making sure they eat on time to take … Continue reading Indian Matchmaking: Oh no, did we forget something? Oh yes, growing up!

Memories of the old mango tree….

Grandparents are like the huge green tree standing tall in the courtyard of a house. Even if they are not a part of the household, they hold the roots of the house. After a busy exhausting day, the family spends its evenings around the tree. I was never close to my grandparents but I know … Continue reading Memories of the old mango tree….