Diwali is by far the most important festival celebrated in my home. It also has some lovely memories associated with it. My childhood memories are redolent with the fragrance of Diwali spent in my maternal grandfather’s home surrounded with uncles and aunts and cousins. I remember that we absolutely loved those icky black crackers, which … Read More →
Becoming a parent has made me more patient, calmer and a worrier for life. I no longer take my decisions frivolously. I worry about my children’s health and safety every living minute. This has also made me more conscious of my own choices and living. Though I live in the present, I plan. This is … Read More →
There are moments in your life when life slips out of your hands grain by grain. There are emotional crises one goes through – a bereavement, disease, injury, disability, conflicts etc. that take us to the brink. A shoulder to cry on or a patient ear can help dilute some of the pain and suffering. … Read More →
Inculcating healthy habits in kids is of paramount importance. This is necessarily so in the face of childhood obesity and increased exposure to television and electronic gadgets. As parents get busier and preoccupied, they start giving in to unreasonable demands like excessive junk food intake and less physical activity. It is time to work towards … Read More →
My previous post took you through a homestay, Treasure Trove, in Wayanad. You may want to read that post here. Exhausted by travel through the winding ghat roads, we finally reach Oyster Opera at Padane in Kerala. Before we reach the place, our car runs parallel to the interesting backwaters of Kerala. This is a … Read More →
We started our journey by road to Wayanad from Bangalore. We were going to a small homestay,Treasure Trove, our first destination. The trip itinerary and booking was done by Shivya and Sifty from India Untravelled courtesy the Indiblogger contest that I’d won recently. We had done this route earlier and knew the route quite well. … Read More →
If you an online shopper like me, I am sure the concept of coupon websites is not alien to you. Put simply, a coupon website has coupons with discount deals for most of your favorite online shopping destinations. Online shopping has really caught everyone’s fancy these days. Earlier it was restricted to ticketing and banking … Read More →
Yes, I was on vacation for 5 days. That takes so much of preparation. Inform clients way ahead of time. As I am a freelancer, I try to ensure that all work is delivered before deadline. And then send mails to everyone that I will be away. Despite that I found clients shooting me emails … Read More →
While google has become a part of our daily lives, sometimes looking for colleges and educational institutes can be a herculean task. I remember the days when the experience was harrowing to say the least with unending queues just for information about Courses. Collegedunia.com is a unique search engine devoted only to educational institutes specifically … Read More →
You know when I was growing up, people around me never really indulged in storytelling. My own parents did not have the habit of reading to me. I don’t remember how I got initiated into reading. It must be because my elder sister and dad were avid readers. But no one told stories at home. … Read More →