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 …
The scientific reason – Why married women in India wear toe-rings
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 …
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 …
Motherhood is about protecting your baby for life
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 …
5 Spots Of Your House That You Need To Disinfect For The Approaching Festive Season
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 …
Top 5 features to look out for in your Washing Machine
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 …
Raising my 5-year-old to be mentally strong
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 …