This Independence Day (15th August) was a cloudy day in Delhi and it had been raining lightly. I spent the day watching television along with my husband. My husband's young cousin brother informed me that he will be on the terrace flying kites. I was oblivious to the fact that people here celebrate Independence Day …
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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 …
Happy Unhappy
Life is mischievous. When you are happy, it starts giving you innumerable options to be unhappy. Even on days when you wake up with a smile on your face and a spring in your step, it tries to make you go to bed that night on the lowest note possible.Unhappiness and dissatisfaction are so very …
Love & Togetherness
Grandparents and grandchildren have always shared a special bond. To me my grandparents spell wisdom and love. I did not get a chance to know my paternal grandparents. My paternal grandpa passed away when I was a year old and grandma when I was eleven. And we would see grandma only during vacations. About her, …
Wedding Files: The Mehendi Story
It has been three months since the wedding and the bridal mehendi (henna) remnants are now just waning moons on my toe and finger nails. But whenever I look at them, my lips curl up into a slight smile. The smile is because of the associated story.I have always known how I wanted my bridal …
The Pickle Story
I have never been a fan of pickles. Being a lady, I am assumed to be a pickle lover. So when I refuse to have them when offered, it astonishes many. The only pickles I would consume with some interest is of stuffed chillies, chillies and garlic, chicken and peaches. And I had never thought …
Wedding Files: Hits & Misses
What is a wedding without a few misses, mishaps and misgivings. And of course, mine was no different. My husband being resident of Delhi, it was decided that the wedding will take place in Delhi followed by two receptions, his from Delhi and mine from Guwahati. We were travelling by train as there would be …
Natasha'z Points To Ponder 