Today we celebrate Gandhi Jayanthi, the 147th birth anniversary of the Father of our Nation, Mahatma Gandhi or Bapuji, as he is fondly addressed. Gandhiji’s influence is global and he continues to inspire millions today. He believed that non-violence is the way, and proved it during his lifetime, sticking to his…
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Becoming a mother for the first time is a life-changing experience. A friend of mine recently delivered her first baby and I couldn’t help thinking back to the time when I delivered my son. The excitement of discovering I was pregnant, the months that followed, the care involved until D-day when…
If there is one thing we can be sure of, it is this: Never take anything for granted. Be present in the moment. Holding that thought in my heart, I am grateful for my life. I was a little surprised to find that it is already the last Thursday of the month…
Any book of best-selling author Sundari Venkatraman is guaranteed to be feel-good, even if there are tense situations along the way. The Smitten Husband was a quick and cozy afternoon read on my birthday followed by a happy feeling with a mug of–gasp!–masala chai, and was most enjoyable. Wait, first things first.…
Rajasthan is one state I am yet to visit in India, and it is on my priority travel wish list. In fact, we had planned a trip for October since my son has a week off, but had to postpone it due to various reasons. But that did not stop me…
i believe in looking for the silver lining in every situation in life, especially when things seem rough, simply because that is a great way to see the positive side, learn, and move on. Recognizing the good in every experience, every moment, keeps me balanced and happy. Today, I am thrilled to…
There was a time when home security meant having a good lock, a shotgun, and a bull mastiff named Jaws. Ha, ha! I am sure you’ll agree, considering the recent riots we have been going through because of a certain water sharing issue, as well as events in almost every country…