Being parents is a hard thing. They bring little ones in the world and then many feel they own their progeny. But is it really so? Dare you marry the girl next door. She doesn’t belong to our caste. How can you study arts? No one is our family is a graduate in arts. Dare … More It’s D for Dare you #AToZChallenge
I don’t remember how we started planning our travel to Andaman & Nicobar Islands. All I know is that we wanted to get out of Bangalore and travel to a new place during mid-December. My mind was a bit inclined towards Sri Lanka. VT suggested Andamans and I remember agreeing. Then I got swamped with … More Andaman adventures – some facts and a glimpse
Happy Onam, everyone! It’s that time of the year again when floral carpets, food, and happiness adorns the house of every Mayalayee. Onam is one of those rare festivals which is celebrated by a state. How beautiful is the thought that no religion or caste can come in between the festivities! Each of the ten … More Onam Pookalams 2016
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
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 Principal. Managing the school, the staff, and the children, My work is my inspiration. Classes, examinations, and admissions, Sometimes, I take strict actions. I make the rules and I lead by example, To build careers, I take informed decisions. Staying strict yet being kind, I always keep personal interests behind. My students are … More #WomenAtWork – A Principal
These officers are partners right from the time they are recruited. One afternoon, during my commute to the other work location, I saw them crossing the road. They were in sync, their steps were measured and they were focussed on the task in hand. No smiles and no distractions. No smartphones and no chatting. No photos … More Partners
Most people love to experiment with food. They want to understand the food that’s on their plate and if given a chance, they want to see what can go well with what? Have you ever thought why stuffed parathas and curd is such an appetizing combination? Or why ice cream goes so well with a … More Common Ingredients, Uncommon Food
What do you think of men who whistle? Eve teasers. Right? And the women who do that? Adam teasers. If that is some phrase known to womankind. You know throughout this challenge, equality has been the voice around. But if the whistles were for a cause and help achieve better health, what would you say of … More W for Whistling Women #AtoZChallenge
In a distant village in South India, technology is changing lives. What may appear simple to you and me, has become an idea generator for the women of this small village in Tamil Nadu. A mobile connection and voicemail service have helped the women of Theni to set up their own company. Known as voicemail … More V for Voicemail Farmers #AtoZChallenge
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