“You gave to me all of my life To do as I please I owe everything I have to you Mother, sweet mother of mine” I remember these lyrics from Mother of Mine by Jimmy Osmond by heart. We used to sing it in school choir for Mother’s Day celebration each year. It perfectly sums up […]
Previous Post India is a heritage rich country where customs and traditions change at every corner. Throughout the series, I have explored different States and Union Territories of the country. And, there is still much left to explore. I will be continuing the series of Indian Cultural Diary in the coming days to walk through […]
‘Welcome to Mumbai. The outside temperature is 32 degrees. Have a pleasant stay!’, the announcement in the flight broke Natasha’s thoughts. She was returning to India after two years. She was eagerly waiting to breathe the air of her motherland. The two years she spent in USA seemed like a different life now. She was […]
‘Maa, why doesn’t Daadi love me like Ruhi? Why was she calling me as black as coal?’, asked 5 year old Rohini from her mother. Rohini lived in a joint family in a small village, where 18 year old girls were married off to older men for money.She had long curly hair with dusky features. […]
” I’m beautiful in my way ‘Cause God makes no mistakes I’m on the right track, baby I was born this way “ The first time heard these lyrics from the Lady Gaga’s song Born this Way, I knew this song represents a part of me. The lyrics fit the story of my life perfectly. […]
‘Forgive me Father for I have sinned’, said Amber sitting in the confession room of the Church. The Priest sitting on the other side of the division did not thinking it would be any different day. ‘Child, no sin is greater then Lord’s mercy. He forgives us all.’ ‘But Father, I have done something bad, […]
There is no such thing as Perfect Parenting. It has ups and downs, highs & lows. The child will be unruly & you will be frustrated. These will be days when you feel like failure, take a deep breath and follow these tips. Involve others into parenting It might be the right time to involve […]