On my birthday this year (it was last week), my husband gave me a card which said "To the wonderful woman I married". Today we were talking about the card and he said laughing, "I had married a wonderful woman, no doubt about it". And added gently that but the woman I am today is …
Tag: Women
Not My Shame
It's again that time of the year when rape news is doing the rounds. Earlier this year, NCRB's report showed that 93 women are raped everyday in India. And these are just the reported cases, mind you. (Read Times of India article) Like every time, arguments and discussions are taking place as to why rapes …
Local Maayka
My little sister Namz arrived in Delhi exactly three years ago. This one was a first because it was she who used to follow me to a new place. But this time it was I who followed her; even though I knew much before that I had to come here anyways. She moved to Delhi …
Book Review #23: Unravelling Anjali
Name: Unravelling AnjaliAuthor: Nim GholkarNo. of Pages: 357Genre: General FictionPublisher: BecomeShakespeare.comPrice: Rs. 299/-Published in: 2014The blurb of the book says:1998 Australia. Anjali Jathar is looking forward to life as an immigrant bride following her arranged marriage to ambitious divorcee Ravi. Settling in, she explores not just a new culture but also her new found freedom. …
Check on me
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 …
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 …
Natasha'z Points To Ponder 