Thank you Blogadda for finding this post Spicy enough to feature as Spicy Saturday Pick “Oh no, it has been too long. I need to work again. I did not do my Masters to be sitting at home and babysitting. Besides, our daughter is now almost 2. I think we can put her in a … Read More →
Many of us are aware of the difference between generic drugs and branded drugs. For those who are not, generic is the chemical ingredient of the drug and brand name is the particular name by which the drug is sold by individual pharma companies. Just like other branded goods, branded drugs are expensive, sometimes manifold. … Read More →
Yesterday, I was watching this lively debate on TV about whether marriages are sacrosanct anymore? The topic is loaded to say the least :). Were marriages ever sacrosanct, it lead me to think? Yes, they were much more in the past than now. With 6% divorce rates in India, marriage still seems to hold a … Read More →
Happy New Year all! Have been away for a while and was busy with other things. I have not been reading your posts so give me some time to catch up. Some random questions that I have been thinking about Why do kids fall sick one after another no matter how many precautions one takes? … Read More →
Yes, you heard right! Please don’t have kids if you have no time for them. It saddens me when A little child is sent unescorted to catch a bus at the bus stop where the child indulges in all kinds of pranks including running in front of moving cars or dangling from dangerous places. A … Read More →
If you are not aware of this term, fret not :). It means “fear of dogs.” I actually looked up this term myself. Of late in our community, I see an abundance of this. Yes, we did have a very unfortunate event recently where a girl was bitten by a pet cocker spaniel. Of course, … Read More →
The 88-year-old evergreen hero passed away yesterday. Death is a certainty and will come to all. But, artists with their body of work stay alive in our hearts and minds. The best thing about Dev saab was that he really did live his life on his own terms. He had an illustrious career as an … Read More →
The Indian Healthcare is in a state of serious disrepair. Let us first look at Dignostic Laboratories. There are no standardized rates for standard tests. Each lab charges what it feels like. The worst part is that you cannot even bank upon the results of the test despite paying through your nose. We have no … Read More →
I always tell my elder boy how important it is to lose with dignity in any sport, how humility is a really appealing quality to possess. When he was younger, it was a bit difficult for him to understand. I mean everyone feels bad when he/she loses, so what is the big deal in showing … Read More →
Kaun Banega Crorepati – Season 5 was very special. Some can call it populist or sucking up to emotions, even if it was, I guess I don’t care. It was indeed heartening to see so many real stories of struggles, of adversity and determination, tears and grit. Of course, no one can forget Sushil Kumar … Read More →