So much noise Inside our head Our thoughts Our to-do list Work commitments Social media Twit, twit, Twitter Facebook Disturbing news A million things Fighting for space Space so scarce Turn down that volume. Unplug. Tune out the noise coming at you. Tune in to yourself Listen. Unwind. And that’s the…
Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles
To be a parent in 2016 is no easy feat in today’s fast-paced, competitive environment. Spending enough time with their child is a challenge. But then, with the help of technology — smartphones and other gadgets — everything is just a click away! Simple, quick, and efficient. Don’t you agree? I…
Have you ever been fascinated at the way a child’s thumbs fly over the phone’s little keyboard, and wondered how she does it so deftly and quickly? Children love to text. It makes them feel connected with their friends wherever they are, whatever they’re doing. Texts are great to keep friends…
She doesn’t talk much. She has been occupying that same spot for at least 20 years now. Other street vendors in the area respect it as her space. What she does is a labor of love. She works hard. Breaking limestone is really tough work and she cannot afford to be…
Just a couple of weeks ago, we had to go somewhere and walked to the corner of our street to get an autorickshaw. There is a spot where quite a few park in a group. Usually, they are particular about where they want to go and it is normal for them…
Pokémon Go. The present craze with both kids and adults alike. Why, I even know people who are busy trading their brand new phones because it doesn’t support the app! I am sure you know a few Pokémon Go fans and seen them engrossed in the game. I worry when I see children and teenagers…
The power of play is a child’s basic right. I am a firm believer of more outdoors, interaction with people and doing things than spending time looking at a screen or fiddling with a device. Isn’t it great for children to play with their hands and use their imagination to spin stories? So here…