Poetry

The Day I Wore Pink

When I opened my eyes to the world, and felt the first touch of love, From a fierce mom who produced a girl, amidst those, whose sexist hopes were curled, That was the day I wore pink! When I took my aspirations a little higher, breaking the barriers, flouting…
Poetry

The Fire In Her

She was born as red as a beautiful rose, brought up to light just as the Sun grows! Illuminated by love and through all possible means, she was the brightest in her teens! They called her “sparkler” just like that, she always won the logical spats! Her spark…
Fiction

Chandelier - A Mini Tale

It has been 12 years, Akriti could finally make it to her hometown.  Akriti was excited yet nervous to enter the ancestral haveli.  The caretaker gave her the keys and rushed to get something.  The wooden fort-like doors creaked open and Akriti walked into the…
Poetry

A Little Desire Remains...

Life has given it all, but a little desire remains For giving me a reason to thrive, and not just walking the plains ! Finding my perfect match was superb, but a little desire remains, For sharing it all with you beyond the souls and the surname ! Being a mommy…
Lifestyle

5 Types Of Traditional Silk Sarees To Slay The Wedding Season

Indian weddings are a strong reason for us to celebrate. The celebration is not only about the bride and groom tying the knot, but we celebrate our culture. Sumptuous cuisines, beautiful henna, sparkling jewellery, and most importantly, celebrating happiness together is what…
Lifestyle

7 Life Lessons Taught By My Child

Motherhood is divine.  My daughter is the best thing happened to me ever in my life 13 years ago. Initially, I was worried since I did not know “how to be a mother”.  I never wanted to make the same parenting mistakes I learned as a child.   I only wanted to…
Poetry

A Beautiful Starry Night

The brightness of the day sets with sun so dull, Spreading the gloom across the hull! The dusk scares the birds to nest, Chirping is lost and wings to rest! Moments freeze in deep silence, Crashing it all to subtle subsidence! The sky wears a black robe, A mumbling darkness…
Lifestyle

Shopping Is Cheaper Than A Psychiatrist

Friday evening, 6.30 pm While everyone is looking forward to the weekend, I am dreading it.  Not again!  Maid has availed a leave already, hubby has demanded “good food”.  My daughter has committed to an evening movie with her friends at the newly opened mall in our…
Poetry

When I Am Gone

I wake up early every morning, for tea & breakfast, laundry & cleaning! Just to ensure your mornings are seamless, my nights are usually dreamless! All I expect is a loving smile, caring eyes and a heart so kind, Alas ! you forget it all in the daily grind! You work…
Lifestyle

Make Odd Pollution Even, With A Simple Odd-Even

Soon after a soundproof Diwali this year, we were expecting the recurring odds of the air, which suddenly turned into an angry mixture of gases. Blame it on crackers, which honestly, I did not find anywhere in the crowded markets during Diwali shopping.  Still, a few phhis…