Coincidentally, I read two books on Saudi Arabia recently. One is a tale of a Saudi princess called Princess (an amazing true story) and another is a memoir of a British Muslim doctor who worked in Saudi Arabia. When I was reading them, I could not believe that such suppression is possible in any part … Read More →
For any woman with a partner, boyfriend or husband, it seems like these are familiar peeves. In no particular order and completely in jest, here they are: He never notices when I lose weight. He quickly notices when other females lose weight. He is onto my case even if I gain a little weight and … Read More →
I know I am a bit late in writing about Mother’s Day :). I enjoyed reading posts by other bloggers giving various aspects about their mothers or mothers in general. I have written often about my mother in this forum, but my friend, Vani, inspired me to write about my wonderful mother-in-law. In our … Read More →
In a particularly turbulent flight, Gautam asks questions like what if the wing falls off or if the plane’s tires do not come out when we land? While others are holding on tight, this boy just loves the rollicking of a plane as if it were a roller coaster ride for him :). His questions … Read More →
Interestingly one of the new blogger friends asked me some tips about how to talk less, as I had written in my profile introduction that I talk a lot and I am trying to curb that. First of all, I am not at all sure that I have succeeded a lot in talking less :), … Read More →
What is it about shopping that excites many of us so much? While growing up, it was the lure of new toys, clothes, books perhaps that excited us. We did not have the money or the privileges the kids today enjoy, so we cherished every little material possession we got, even things like a movie … Read More →
It is always very gratifying when a blogger friend awards you. Lazy me, I’ve taken some time in acknowledging the Award. Thank you Irfan of Apniboli for honoring me with The Versatile Blogger Award. To be considered versatile is a compliment I cherish. I am lucky that Anulal of Indian Commentator gave me the same … Read More →
Mum when she graduated. She was a Post graduate A Pic of all of us taken in Kashmir. I am the one on the right-most 🙂 On 11th April 2001 at 10.10 am, my mom passed away. It has been 10 years to the day now. Physically, she is not there around me, but she … Read More →
Anna Hazare, the tough-as-nails Gandhian is fasting so that the Jan LokPal bill, a strict bill against corruption is passed by the Parliament. Every government since decades has been dragging its feet and delaying this bill. It is no wonder because in the politician-babu-bureaucrat nexus, each flourishes on corrupt practices. The cancer of corruption has … Read More →
Last time around, we had stayed at Holiday Inn, Goa, and had enjoyed that experience. This time, we went for Dona Sylvia. Our travel agents at Travelplaza got us a fantastic deal and some great hospitality along with it :). We did train journeys to and from Goa this time. We arrived early morning at … Read More →