Most of us miss our mothers when we fall sick, don't we. In my case, I miss all of my family members of my maternal home. I have been feverish since last night. I slept throughout the day today. Here I have to take care of myself, unless my husband is at home.I currently stay …
Category: Women
Our Big Sister
She came to us a few days before my third birthday. She was only a few years older to me. We were then living in Guwahati. Since then she has been with us. My sister who was around a year and a half then took to her hip immediately and it kind of became her …
Women and Food
How do you look at a girl/woman who loves to eat (I mean the quantity)? Not with kind eyes I am sure. And a boy/man? That's normal right? Women who love food are over-eaters and men who love food are foodies. Women are meant to cook and men are meant to eat, right? Huh! Nonsense. …
When Hormones Go Crazy
Once in every one month, my moods swing like crazy. One moment I am in highest of spirits and the next moment I hit the lowest. One moment I love everything and everyone around me and suddenly I hate them all. One moment I am super mad in public and sob in private like a …
What makes a happy mother?
In the month of May 2013, Sulekha.com held a number of blogging contests, one of which was on the eve of Mother's Day. I entered into this particular contest and blogged on the topic "What makes a happy mother" (http://homeneeds.sulekha.com/what-makes-a-happy-mother_602849_blog) When the results were declared and I was elated to know that I had …
Being unemployed And Its Side-Effects
It has been a few months since I had quit my job to be with my husband. And I am yet to land on a new job. Since my husband and I were residing in two different parts of the country, it was only logical that one of us moved. And it was more practical …
My Special Girls
Most of us don't need a psychiatric therapist as much as a friend to be silly with. ~Robert BraultI am basically a loner. It is somewhat difficult for me to be with people for just the heck of it. When I am not working or sleeping, I spend my time reading, writing, watching a movie …
Should A Homemaker Be Paid A Monthly Salary?
A couple of weeks back I entered a blog writing contest hosted by Sulekha Rivr on the eve of International Women's Day. There were several topics and I chose "Should A Homemaker Be Paid A Monthly Salary?". Results have been recently declared and I made it to the top ten entries (http://creative.sulekha.com/international-women-s-day-blogging-contest-winners-declared_600757_blog). My entry and …
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Headache Brother
When I was in school, Rakshabandhan was one attractive festival. Rakshabandhan is actually not a part of Assamese culture. But growing up with non-assamese communities for whom it was one of the major festivals, we were also enticed to tie rakhis on our brothers' wrists. Rakhi is a decorative thread. Well now, my sister and …
The Pink Zone
Delhi Metro is now a lifeline for the two million commuters (number of metro commuters on a weekday) of the city. In order to make women commuters feel safe and comfortable, Delhi Metro reserves one coach (the first or the last one) exclusively for ladies. This step was taken in October 2010 and a fine …
Natasha'z Points To Ponder 