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My Mother

I lost my mother a month ago. The loss that I am facing is incomparable. From Last April, the day she had a fall, on 14th, she lost confidence & had been home bound. Till the last day, 18 Feb. she could walk & ride the lift with her attendant & walk two blocks orContinue reading “My Mother”

Beyond the Bar

Episode 12 : Beyond Love ‘s Vow. After episode 10, the viewership came down from 9.101 % to 8. 439%. A contract marriage comes to an end. The husband wants it to be a real marriage but it defies the clause in their contract. After the divorce it is now a fresh start for them!Continue reading “Beyond the Bar”

Leisure Hour

The concept of leisure was alien when we were growing up. Meenakshi Jha observes, our mothers & aunts were always busy, making pickles, knitting, hand picking stones from the grain ( packed & cleaned grains are the thing of today!), checking the children ‘s heads for lice, shelling peas ( I find myself selecting veggiesContinue reading “Leisure Hour”

The Motherhood Test

Rinku Ghosh’s article shines light on the age old problem of being a ‘mother’! She cites an example, look up any achiever’s name & they all come with a suffix’ also a mother to so & so’. As if every achievement falls short if one doesn’t pass the motherhood test. Great if she did itContinue reading “The Motherhood Test”

Sonam

The names like ‘Sona’ or ‘Sonya, Soniya are so common. After naming a child calling him ‘chintu;, pintu or babya is done. The name ‘Soham’, Sohnam in India or Bhutan is common. So is the practice to marry a girl early. Is it only taking care of them young? Or because it helps to settleContinue reading “Sonam”

The women of Pahalgam

Writes Nalini Singh. I have always admired her & yet again she comes up with a beautiful article. So much has been written & talked ‘about Pahalgam’. ‘ they folded their hands instead of fighting & letting their husbands become victims of the terrorist’ some argue. Maybe true. But in an unexpected, extreme situation howContinue reading “The women of Pahalgam”

Hum Laaye Hain Toofan Se

Sung by Mohammad Rafi. From the Hindi language film ‘Jagruti’ 1954. Still is as relevant as then. Years ago. The Pahalgam attack once again is nothing but a wake up call. Again the arms are raised & the battle field is close. The soldiers are on alert & the people more so. When everything isContinue reading “Hum Laaye Hain Toofan Se”

The 61 year young!

The 61 year old Prince Laurent of Belgium, the reigning king’s younger brother made an argument in court, trying to secure social security benefits. The 400,000 euro allowance he receives three quarters go toward his duties, leaving him with a still hefty 100,000euros as gross salary- will stop when he dies. Closer home, a coupleContinue reading “The 61 year young!”

A Virtuous Business

I am coming to the end of the series. It is never easy to juggle with the needs of the family & the job. Door to door sale is another story. They have dealt with the rejections so well. Blending the mystery of a fire that happened 30 years ago. The new police officer /DetectiveContinue reading “A Virtuous Business”

Amidst the snowstorm of Love

I am nearing the end of this series. I love watching K dramas more because of their stories & the actors. Handling by their directors. More than the story ,how the director makes you believe in the characters is more fascinating. I have liked watching this series because of believable characters, story, leads, many factors.Continue reading “Amidst the snowstorm of Love”