Last year, during the lockdown, every second person was either whipping a Dalgona or baking cake. Even a novice like me donned the chef hat and took up baking cakes, cookies, and tossing noodles. I also learned that No dish is unhealthy. The ingredients you …
Simple ideas to create fun spaces for your kids in home – using cartoon bedsheets and towels.
I am sure every mom out there would agree with me when I say, “Kids always need something new to explore and play with.” Before the pandemic hit us, we could take the kids to the park, in the society gardens, malls, markets, play areas, …
Do not delay the admission of your preschooler amidst lockdown! Here’s why!
This pandemic has caused a lot of uncertainty when it comes to children’s education. On the one hand, parents of teenagers are uncertain about their future. And, on the other hand, parents of toddlers are skeptical about enrolling their child in a pre-school. My sister’s …
Shanti Ke Do Pal – Why are they so hard to get?
Remember a year back when the lockdown was just implemented and everyone started working from home? How all the ladies went crazy like zombies! I, myself remember grumbling, I don’t have the freedom to sit and have coffee at peace. I don’t have the freedom …
Antim Paigam
Paakhi quickly read the Paigam ‘ I heard your mom saying that you are not keeping well. In all these months, we have never talked. But your first sight was intoxicating. I have observed you, admired you and even dreamt of you ever since then. …
Pigeon – The messenger
“Paakhi… Come quickly else we will miss the bus.” Paakhi’s mother called out to her. A few miles away from Palampur, Paakhi lived in a kacha ghar in a secluded corner of the village, reserved for dalits. In the plight to escape the discrimination from …
Life in Tea Gardens
The greens and blues of the valley were risen to a new and vibrant glow by the sunrise. The spiral road was surrounded by pine trees on one side and tea gardens on the other. The first rays of the sun illuminated the snow clad …
Because I loved him so much…
I was born in a very traditional family and lead a very sheltered and protected life till 24 years of age. All my time was spent in studies or helping my mom with household chores. By the time I finished my post-graduation my parents found …
Chai is not a beverage. It is an emotion…
For the last week I have been missing my mayeka a lot. Amidst this pandemic, I haven’t been able to visit my mom even in the summer vacations. Yesterday morning, while talking to my mom, I just burst out and all I heard was, “We …