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 →
A month back, we got a pair of Lutina lovebirds and lovingly named them “Sweety” and “Tweety.” Sweety seems to be a female to us and is gentler than Tweety most of the times. The decision to bring birds home was very impromptu. The kids and hubby really wanted a dog, but I was dead … Read More →
Outlook and Open magazines have exposed transcripts of conversations of Barkha Dutt, Vir Sanghavi and Nira Radia, which took place in 2009. The tapes clearly show how portfolios for DMK ministers were discussed and actively lobbied for. The tapes are disturbing to listen to because reputed journalists like Barkha Dutt are discussing portfolio allocations and … Read More →
My younger son, Gautam, is extremely shy outside the house. He is mostly introverted, finds it hard to open up, make friends, or interact much with other kids his age. There is this child at school, in the same class but a different section who seems to pick on him many a times. Couple of … Read More →
A few days back, I was reading an article written by Praveen Sood, The Traffic Commissioner of Bangalore. He wrote some pretty valid points about the traffic situation in Bangalore or for that matter anywhere in India. Most of us would agree that driving is a pain in this country. The single biggest problem with … Read More →
I was reading this book titled “Absolute Khushwant” about the life and times of Khushwant Singh — a prominent journalist, columnist and writer. In one of the places, he talks about what according to him are the key factors to happiness. I am listing them here, as I feel that they are of some value … Read More →
I live in a community of 300+ villas and would like to talk about these three people who seem educated and well to do on the face of it, yet are so weird in their habits. There is a lady who has moved in recently. She has a pet dog who is a mongrel (a … Read More →
Our small temple decorated for diwali Rangoli – with the strong breeze, it was difficult to keep the diyas lit I love this one Diwali is over, and a lot of preparation over weeks comes to a culmination. What I love best about Diwali is the laughter and cheer in the air. Another wonderful part … Read More →
The mist rising up the mountains The spectacular clouds or fog from our room Sun set Gossamer light clouds! See the vehicles climbing the mountain road Tired as we were after Hogennakal, it was a long drive to Salem city. This was the first time in the steel city made famous by SAIL. It looks … Read More →
The force of the Cauvery was amazing! You can see the hanging bridge here. The top three are the pics of the Hogennakal Falls. You can see the hanging bridge over the Cauvery from where one could see the smaller falls. The main Fall can be reached by a coracle ride. You can see how … Read More →