Be the change you wish to see in the world – Mahatma Gandhi “When I grow up, I want to eradicate hunger” My Mom always smiled lovingly when I said that. Her advice to me was “don’t stop thinking that way”. I didn’t. I grew up believing that while we may not…
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I must have been almost two years old when my Mother and I were hurriedly shuffled to the railway station at Delhi and put on the train heading to Mumbai. It was a two night journey. All we had was the ticket that had been bought for us by my grandfather,…
Last month, we accompanied our son to complete his admission formalities at his college up North we stayed for a week. In that short time, one night, we heard a commotion in one of the hostels. The guest house where we stayed was some distance away, yet the sounds reached us.…
I believe that each day is an opportunity to do something good and help someone who is less advantaged than I am. Today, the UN has designated September 5, as International Day of Charity to commemorate the anniversary of Mother Teresa’s death. Together, we can make the world a better place…
Sentiment is a crazy thing. I was walking around our place yesterday looking for something when I came across a stash of Vidur’s toys tucked away in a cupboard. Reminded me of all the happy hours we had spent as he grew up, thoroughly enjoying ourselves as much as, if not…
Water is one of the six basic nutrients along with carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, proteins and minerals for the human body, which is 70% water and is critical for survival. Our bodies need sufficient hydration to stay healthy and prevent the risk of chronic diseases and cancer, urinary tract infections, maintaining healthy…
My heart is full today. So are my eyes, but that is another story. I am alternating between rushing around, getting my son ready to leave for college and sitting down and crying. My Mother often said that nothing equals the pleasure of giving without expecting something, unless you count the…