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Rakshabandhan or simply Rakhi is a Hindu festival celebrated in many parts of India. In simple words, Raksha bandhan means “Bond of Protection”. The festival celebrates the love and duty between brothers and sisters. It is also popularly used to celebrate any brother-sister relationship between men and women who may or may not be biologically related. On … More Some fun facts about Rakshabandhan
When I was growing up, Olympics and sports were limited to the general knowledge quizzes I was made to participate. Beyond a few questions and the latest news items, I never needed more. Not that it was a girls’ thing but physical activity was never an area of interest in my world. A couple of smashes … More Lessons from the Rio Olympics
Adults have a lot of choices to have that perfect fun moment. Some watch a movie, some step out for a road trip, and some head out to eat. Not one but many options. However, look at children. All they want is to play and that’s their share of fun. “Mumma up?” and there go the … More A fun moment
I remember faces. When I meet people, their faces stay with me. To an extent that I feel I am solving a puzzle by finding resemblances. It’s a good thing cos I can almost instantly recognize people when I meet them for the second time. However, not all of the memory is for good. If … More Selfie with a celebrity
A three-day weekend for Independence day and sneaking out of the city was on my mind. These are the days I wait for when the list of the year’s holidays is published. However, this time, friends were not too keen and VT and I could not make up our minds. The result? A long weekend at … More Independence day in pictures
I am a saleswoman. This big store is my work arena, and women’s section is my department. I set the clothes in order and keep the store proper. Marriage got me to Bangalore and I miss my home. I love my work for it keeps me busy. As a couple, we keep expenses at home, easy. … More #WomenAtWork – A saleswoman
She is over 70. Silver hair and wrinkled face. Short like me and always in a saree wearing flats. She walks fast and I see her every morning. Almost every morning. For the last four years, I guess. I don’t know where she comes from and where she goes. She wears toe rings and I see … More I know her from my morning walks
We’ve all got both light and dark inside us. What matters is the part we choose to act on. That’s who we really are. … More Light and Dark
When I think of a promise, I believe that you don’t have to really call it loud. Promises are words that are said with all honesty and then kept. When parents decide to take care of their new-born, they keep their words for life. When children aspire to be the best in class, they keep … More Keep your word, your promise
Do you see the world through tinted glasses? Are you close to reality? I would like to think I am very much around reality. If I think about myself, I stay rooted to my basics. It’s not complex cos I know we cannot afford many of the things I think of. As against to what you … More Reality Vs. Dreams
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