Despite my mother’s constant reassurance, who is herself pure “milky” white, that I was tall and doing well in sports, I felt quite undesirable deep in my heart and often avoided eye contact with relatives. For fear of rejection,
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Why Having ONLY Daughters is Enough
Today I am not writing about my kids, my parenting goof-ups or hits. Today I am going to tell you … More
How To Deal With The Feeling Of Worthlessness
Aparna woke up at 5.15am, hastily rushing to the kitchen, she was already 15 mins late. Without wasting any more … More
What’s keeping me so busy despite quitting my job
On certain days, or rather many many days off-late, I have been doing the cook-drop-pick-feed-repeat routine. That’s mainly because (A) … More
What Nita Ambani Has To Say About The Teenage Novelist Zuni Chopra
All of 15 years, Zuni Chopra doesn’t take long to capture your attention. She has the energy, the voice, the … More
Who Can #ReleaseThePressure During Exams For Your Child?
Today, there are so many reasons for children to feel the pressure to perform during exams. Your child may want … More
The Annoying Advice Everyone Gave Me
Once the initial euphoria of the new baby settled down, my life fell back into routine. That doesn’t mean I … More
One Single Step to Avoid Stretchmarks During Pregnancy
Yes that’s true. There is NO rocket science here. While you may already be doing everything recommended by your gynecologist, … More
When Angry, I Tell Myself This ONE Line
As I am planning for my daughter’s 8th birthday party, a sudden realization dawns upon me that she has probably … More
An Urban Nomadic 