The power of positive words is like magic because deep down in every human being is a desire to be appreciated. My house was cluttered! I turned out my cupboards and drawers searching for things that I could throw away. In the process I came across a polythene bag full of cards. I opened the bag […]
Wondering how to spend quality time with your children? Here are 7 ways of making wholesome family memories with your children and why you should do so! Every time I return home, to my parent’s place in India, I make it a point to spend a day or two flipping through our family albums. The
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Dive into my childhood memories as I recount the stories of the dogs that left an indelible mark on my early years! Dogs have always fascinated me. Over the years I have seen, heard and read enough about dogs to say that most of them are loyal, devoted and affectionate. It is such a pleasure
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The Gulmohar tree and the golden Laburnum (Amaltas) tree are both my favourites. Both dot the landscape of Delhi. One has striking red or orange flowers while the other has golden shower like blooms that are delightful. However the one that is close to my heart is the Gulmohar. I have been acquainted with the
‘Surahis’/ earthen pots, radio sets, inland letter covers and fountain pens are all things from the past. They may no longer be found in Indian homes. Yet they cannot be banished from our memories because of the significant roles they played in our lives. Surahis – things from the past In my early childhood very
Do you remember the last time you came across a kind gesture? Or the last time you were kind to somebody? As adults our view of life constantly changes with our pressing circumstances. Yet our own childhood has a lot to teach us. Here is my story of a kind act that I have always
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All a child needs is someone to love and be loved by. Grandmothers can do that. They can take the role of a parent, a counselor, a teacher, a companion – all rolled into one. The golden touch of a loving grandmother can bring wholeness of mind, body and soul of a child. I was
Here the author is recapturing her experiences in the last leg of a voyage taken long ago- her journey back to India on the SS Corfu. In the process, she realises that a voyage is both fun and learning. This is the third and final part of the series “Across the seas on three passenger
