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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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 …
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 …
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 …
"The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new." ~Rajneesh. I am my parents' first-born and Ma had me when she was quite young. She had married young and though she had her ups and downs …
I am often asked how I manage to stay alone. That don't I feel scared or get lonely, don't I... whatever.Well, the answer is I enjoy staying alone.This way, I am responsible for myself and the queen of my will. Earlier I was staying with my sister, but it was no issue as we have …
I think that the major challenge every girl of the Indian subcontinent faces in the kitchen is roti (flatbread). This is one food item we wish we never had to prepare. Alas, this is a wish meant never to come true. Well, I do not have anything against roti but only against the dough making …
This article was published in Mad About Bags on 21st September, 2011.http://www.madaboutbags.org/entry/3-facts-buying-black-leather-purses/ Purse is an integral part of woman’s overall looks. Women carry their worlds in their purses. But like all your other accessories, your purse also has to go with what you are wearing. And when you have a black leather purse, you have …
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