The London Diaries – First Impressions
We couldn't stand each other as kids even though her mum and my dad were siblings. Thankfully, she stayed in London, and we hardly ever interacted back then except for the...
Khushi Ke Pal Sang Khuljaye Bachpan
And a woman who held a babe against her bosom said, "Speak to us of Children." And he said... "Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of...
#SelfieWithDaughter
You are crafted, be a work of art You are blessed, be a living prayer You are cherished, be a loving memory You are chosen, be a visible...
Beyond the Lunchbox
My mom was a worried woman. Her firstborn refused to conform to the 'wise ways of the world'. You know the kinds that expect girls to behave in a morally...
Ten Commandments for Children’s Day
14th November is celebrated as Children's Day in India. When I was a child myself, the day meant fun at school where teachers put up entertainment programmes for us. As...
Twelve Years Ago – The Black Dog Chronicles
I had just begun my third trimester. Things were looking good. Round, but good. So, I kind of took time to go from one place to the other. Think of...
Breaking the Ice – The Black Dog Chronicles
“You are overdressed,” he said. His nonchalant comment made my heart sink. I was particularly fond of this peacock-blue salwaar kameez. He didn't notice. His attention was focused on the...
M makes MEMORIES
The thing about the human mind is that it is a storehouse of memories. Yes, all it takes is a trigger for them to come tumbling down from the closet...
C chuckles, CUTLET?
So, all those who know me, know how I was arm twisted into becoming a cat person. And then how that brat took over my house, my family and my...
#100HappyDays – Day 13
I decided to participate in the #100HappyDays Challenge and share the picture story on my blog too. And so here I am with happy stories to show. Come, have a dekho! My...