So yes, my grandnephew is growing way too fast—and before we knew it, turned 3 months old! Seems like just the other day that we were looking at the newborn in wonder, a newborn who had braved it into this world on Sept 11 when we had those Bangalore riots. Sometimes…
Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles
The invitation to Indiblogger’s by-invite-only Indiblogger Berger meet was perfectly timed and turned into my colorful day. I felt yay! For more than one reason. Berger Paints is a brand close to my heart and I’ll tell you why: It has been a while since Indiblogger had a meet in Bangalore…
Demonetization. The sound of this word brings on a shudder for most Indians ,and especially those who handle physical cash. You don’t even have to know how to spell it! For, you see, just over a month ago, on November 8, our beloved PM made an announcement. 500 and 1,000 rupee…
So I’ve been offline for the most part over the last two weeks, busy with various family happenings and activities. An insect has also chosen to bite my right cheek (face—what were you thinking?) and I am sporting a really swollen face with the lymph glands kicking into protect me (according…
The concept that happiness lies in giving is nothing new. But then, it is also true that we need constant reminders of age-old wisdom, and the practices that are guaranteed to make us happy. One of the absolutely surefire paths to true happiness lies in giving–it fills both the giver and…
For every Mom—new or expectant—her baby’s safety is her prime concern–and a lifelong one, I might add. When I was born, during the 60s, my family did not even think about buying babycare products. My Mom simply went by her Mom’s, and Grandmom’s advice. Baths involved using chickpea flour as the base,…
As I write this, I am looking within myself to take stock of how I feel. Here’s why: there are happy thoughts, sad thoughts, and worry-thoughts racing through my head. Why sad? Unexpected deaths in the family. Why worry? Loved ones in hospital. I won’t go into the details, since we…