Inflation is running in double digits. The major contributors are rising food prices and the high cost of imported crude. Damn, the petrol prices in Bangalore have surged to Rs. 65+, and every time there is a hike in the petrol prices, it creates an inflationary surge for other commodities. The price of petrol has … Read More →
Sounds very dramatic doesn’t it? Let me assure it that this has happened to many ladies I know who have small children. Just a couple of days back, we helped out a lady locked in her toilet by her young son. Her balcony door needed to be broken to gain entry into the house. Her … Read More →
On Sunday, I watched this movie “Do Dooni Char” about a teacher’s story. The story skims in a very realistic way, the problems of low salary for a teacher who has the biggest job in the world — nurturing the future of our country. That set me reminiscing about my own favorite teachers. School days … Read More →
With Gautam still being very young, our movie time in theatres has drastically come down. Unless, it is a kiddies movie, we hardly venture out. For any other movies, even to watch at home, I consider reviews and unless someone endorses that a movie is good, I end up not watching the movie. The reasons … Read More →
The biggest one is meeting up friends and their families. I met this really close friend at a coffee shop, and really, really nice of Gurdev to be tolerant and to look after the kids. We had to leave when the kids started crying, we were so caught up in chatting :). Old friends are … Read More →
Vacations are always fun. They signify a deviation from the routine, a chance to explore the new and unseen, sight-see and have fun. But, our trips to Mumbai are extra special. Not only does it mean an annual get together with the entire family including my dad, brother and sister’s family, but also meeting with … Read More →
I had to teach Gautam a couple of lines as he was dressed as a “newspaper boy.” I taught him, “I am a newspaper boy. I give papers to your house every morning.” He repeated the first line but wouldn’t say the second one. I asked him why. To which he replied that how can … Read More →
Akshaya Patra Foundation is an NGO (Non-government Organization) based in Bangalore, and is a non-profit organization. Despite all its economic prosperity in certain areas, India lags behind on many social parameters. One of them is child nutrition and nourishment. 42% of the Indian children under the age of 5 are underweight. Most children belonging to … Read More →
We celebrated our 10th Wedding Anniversary yesterday! It was a wonderful day spent reminiscing and being with the family and making me remember just how much is there in life to be grateful for — a wonderful loving husband, great kids, loving family and friends, joy, and laughter. Looking forward to the first day of … Read More →
You know, what I see most often around me. I see very well-qualified women, who once had flourishing careers all giving them up for the sake of raising children. Most times, it is not a voluntary choice but forced by circumstances. With the cruel working hours of Indian corporates and no help at home to … Read More →