From the heart of a woman
“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 …
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 …
In India jewellery is not just a piece of ornament to enhance one’s beauty. It is a part of the Indian tradition and culture aka ‘Riti Riwaz’. In the Indian culture jewellery plays a symbolic role especially after women’s marriage and most of it is …
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 …
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 …
At the sight of those 2 pink lines, beautiful feelings gushed in and my heart brimmed with love and joy. On one hand I was overjoyed about having the baby but on the other hand I was also stressed if I would become a good …
Diwali is the festival of lights and everyone enjoys and feasts with their near and dear ones. It is that time of the year when ‘Ghar-ki-safai’ is imperative to please Goddess Laxmi and the surprise guests that start pouring in during the festivities. With a …
One of my friends has recently become a father and wants to buy something for the family for the upcoming festive season. After becoming a parent, he has witnessed his wife juggling work, household chores, and the baby tirelessly. Washing kid’s clothes and disinfecting them …
Everyone believes that childhood is stress-free. At one point in time, we all wish, ‘If only I could go back to the carefree childhood days, without being worried about the family, future, finances etc. …’ But was your childhood really carefree? Looking back, my childhood …
I feel the happiest in my skin when I am all by myself, slouching on the couch, legs wide apart, trying to get away from my routine life. I am happiest in my skin when I get to talk to my tribe (my sister and …