Rachna says

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

I just have to write about this. I am not able to get any peace of mind since I heard this news yesterday morning. On Sunday night, a friend of mine who is expecting was cooking in her kitchen. She was frying something and her sub-2 year-old daughter was playing…

Wow! Just the thought of shopping for clothes, jewellery of the chunky, daily kind, books sets me drooling :). I think I could spend so much time just browsing through books in a bookstore where I can get to see the latest labels and read a bit here and there.…

I was not really aware of this term “Outsider” till I came to Bangalore. Brought up in Mumbai and having lived in many cities in India since childhood, each new place seemed a great adventure. I have inculcated a part of each place in my own living – be it…