Disclaimer: The post below is a work of pure truth. Any resemblance to any character living or dead is definitely intentional. They say that Jodiyan swarg mein banti hain ( Alliances are made in heaven). When I look around at some of the couples I know, it could have been only GOD who could have … Read More →
He is 3 years old and yet seems like such a little baby at times. His vocabulary is expanding every day. Like his brother and mother, he talks a lot :). He is picking up some English from school in addition to his fluent Hindi. He says, ” I want to” instead of ” I … Read More →
With the Liberhan Report being conveniently leaked out to the media before being tabled in the Parliament, there is a huge furore just before the 17th anniversary of the event. I remember I was in Bombay in FY BSc and we were doing our Physics practicals when the news of the demolition reached our college. … Read More →
The Koda case splashed around in the newspapers in the last weeks is the latest in the series of scams in the country. This one at 4000 crores is humongous but will probably hold the readers’ interest for a few days till the media moves on to a bigger story. The apathy or lack of … Read More →
I watched this discussion on “We the People” on NDTV last night and it set me thinking. Few words of wisdom from me :). I am a Hindi speaker or as they call a Hindi wallah, originally from UP, brought up in Mumbai and yes, I am a little finicky about proper Hindi in terms … Read More →
I can see all the feminists baring their fangs at me for the above statement. 🙂 Trust me I am as modern, ambitious and go-getter as they come. This wisdom has dawned on me since I have had my two sons. To give a little background, I had my own professional degree (MBA) and a … Read More →
Just when we feel that we have seen the worst in terms of political goondaism, there comes a new episode even more outrageous. I am referring to the beating up of SP MLA by MNS MLAs in Maharashtra Assembly. Though Mr. Azmi himself is not a very credible politician always predisposed to provocative statememts, beating … Read More →
The past week has been such a roller coaster of emotions. I guess the gloomy, wet weather of the last 3-4 days has a definite impact in depressing the mood. I remember last Sunday I was looking forward to spending a relaxed Monday which happened to be my birthday as well with friends and family, … Read More →
I remember writing a blog post about my pet peeves. That felt nice – ranting about the irritating traits I see around me :). Today, I want to acknowledge the positive traits of countless people around me – friends, relatives, strangers…… who have touched me with some sterling part of themselves. This is my list1. … Read More →
We in India always talk about the warmth and friendly behavior of our people. We are proud of the way we stand up for each other and help others in their times of need. Truly a great trait to have which becomes suffocating when carried to an extreme. I think what most Indians don’t know … Read More →