'Umeshwari' is the name of my paternal grandmother (Aita). I remember her as a simple, sweet and quiet old lady. We used to visit her during our holidays and since I was one of her favourites, I enjoyed her attention. As a child, I had a wheatish complexion, and she believed that I turned dark …
Tag: Family
S for Salah
'Salah' is the name of my husband's father. He is a remarkable man. He is a self-made man who rightly believes that education can liberate you and take you to heights. He is a selfless man who gives and helps without asking. He is liberal and foresighted. I am his daughter-in-law in relationship; but in …
R for Ruqaiya
'Ruqaiya' is the name of my husband's maternal grandmother. In the family, she is known as 'Amma' (meaning mother). My husband was very attached to her and misses her immensely. But unfortunately I never got to meet her. She passed away a couple of years prior to our wedding. I hear she was a very …
P for Purabi
'Purabi' is the name of my dear mother. She is better known by her pet name Geetoo and a very few people know her good name. She is an epitome of courage, patience, perseverance, love and sacrifice; and my rock. I wish I could be more like her. More about her in my post "My …
N for Naba
'Naba' is the name of my dear father. He is the second last child in ten siblings and so has always been a child at heart. Even though he studied agriculture and spent his whole professional life in that line, his true passion lies in art. He is a painter, sculptor, craftsman, poet, writer and …
M for Misbah
'Misbah' is the name of husband's youngest brother. He is the ideal brother-in-law, naughty and nice. He is a sensitive and a caring boy. To me, he takes the place of my younger sister in my marital home. Like any young boy, he has his own shortcomings, but he has his heart in the right place.Name: …
J for Joshua
'Joshua' is the name of the brother of my husband's friend. The friend and his siblings have become family over time. We all call him by his pet name Munna. In fact I came to know his beautiful name after quite sometime. He is a sweet boy and is way more responsible than his older …
I for Insaan
'Insaan' is the pen name of my husband's younger brother, Shuja. He presents himself as 'Insaan Khan' (Khan is our surname) on social media and in his writings. He says he aspires to become 'Insaan' in the truest sense and that 'Insaan Khan' is the ideal man. Shuja is forever in the quest of truth …
H for Haaris
'Haaris' is the name of my husband's first cousin, who is nothing less than a sibling. He is quite shy and an introvert. But once he warms up, he can be quite a talker. He is a hardworking, honest, sweet, emotional boy; with a good heart. And he adds humour and smiles to my life.Name: …
D for Digen
'Digen' is the name of my maternal grandfather (Koka). To me, he is the ideal man. Loving, caring, honest, patient, truthful, liberal and foresighted; he truly justifies his name. Interestingly, unlike his wife (B for Bulbuli), he is quite an introvert. He seldom gets angry. But when he does, you better maintain your distance.Name: DIGENIt's …
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