I am not going to write about the trending hash tag Selfie With Daughter or share what I think of it. From politicians to influential Indians, from FB friends to family members, many have joined this initiative and it has created a necessary ripple on the social media. I am all in for positive reinforcement … More How about #PropertyForDaughter?
As I am penning this post, I seem to have an allergy and I cannot stop sneezing. This the second bout of cold in 3 weeks and this could be due to the changing weather. Well, imagine if someone close to my family had come to believe that may be my excessive sneezes are the shadow … More W for Witch
If you thought Acid Attacks are only India’s shame, no they are not. Violent acid attacks are a shame world wide and that’s true. Sonali Mukherjee is a known name in India. Yet, Sonali Mukherjee is the only name most people know in India. While the perpetrators were granted bail ten years ago when they committed … More A for Acid Attacks
Yesterday, as I was going through my FB timeline, I came across Shailaja‘s post on #100sareepact and as soon as she shared more details, I was all set to take it up. The idea generators are Anju & Ally and what started as a personal conversation is now a talk in women circles across India and … More #MicroblogMondays – The #100sareepact
While walking towards home on my way back from work today I saw a man waiting for someone on a two-wheeler. By the time I was crossing him, a girl walked over to him, they hugged each other warmly and the gesture made me smile about how beautiful relationships and friendships are. After close to 30 mins, when I … More #MicroblogMondays – Why Fight?
When we talk of women who inspire us, the big names come up. The ones who have made a mark in the most remarkable way. Be it business, space, science, technology, or any other field, these women are the ones we look up to. Their struggles, the journey, the road to success and then their … More Everyday Women Who Inspire Me
With Facebook timeline being flooded with silly online quizzes like “Which celebrity should be your roommate”, “Which is the ideal city for you to live”, “Who were you in your past life”, the day is not far when just for Indian users, a quiz will go viral on “What kind of girl you are”. A … More What kind of girl are you?
I never wanted to write this but now as the clock is ticking and inching towards the 15th of the so called love month, I am wondering what is it in this day that we need to have a day like this? My FB timeline is buzzing with mushy status messages, check-in with spouse/partner at … More What’s in a V-Day?
Idling away on Facebook, I came across a fellow blogger’s status message that said “Until February 10, the world is Delhi”. I don’t think anyone who feels connected to India would have second thoughts about this. All over news, debates, office lunches and discussions, the only topic that is on fire is Delhi Elections. Our favorite Amul also … More A chance to run Dilli
When I first heard the acronym MIL for Mother-In-Law, I did not know it can be used interchangeably with Monster-In-law. I wonder where did these loving and doting mothers went wrong? I wonder if these mothers can love their son unconditionally, why can’t they shower their son’s wife with the same love? I wonder that … More #MicroblogMondays – MIL or MIL?
happiness and food 