Europe is my favourite destination. I love the old world charm that exudes through every corner of Europe. Therefore when this year I got an opportunity to go on a solo trip of Europe it was what we say in Hindi “sone pe suhaga”. I love to travel with my family and friends however travelling … Continue reading Is Taking Care of a Child only a Mother’s job?
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Books and Nostalgia- A Book Lover’s Tag #MondayMusings
I was wondering what to write for #MondayMusings when I came across Anamika from Bespectacled Mom’s post on # A Book Lover’s Tag. Along with Anamika I had also been tagged by Esha from Soul Talk to write this amazing post but I was kind of procrastinating. Anamika’s post nudged me to do it right … Continue reading Books and Nostalgia- A Book Lover’s Tag #MondayMusings
A Bong and Durga Puja
It is hardly few days left for Durga Puja and like a typical Bong, I have gone into the puja mode. I have started cleaning my house and shopping clothes for the entire family. I am also preparing the pandal hopping schedule and making a mental note of things that I am going to eat … Continue reading A Bong and Durga Puja
Lord of the Files
For the fifth day of Bar-A-Thon I have decided not to write another short story but an anecdote from my experience. This was a recent incident, where I encountered a sexist Lord of the files in the form of a passport officer, while applying for my minor son’s passport. A little flashback: I decided not … Continue reading Lord of the Files
3 Overrated Books- Friday Reflections
Being an avid reader, I read all kinds of books. I read almost any genre, from classics to modern day Sci-fi and from romantic novels to murder mysteries. Being a student of Comparative Literature, I had books like Mahabharata, Macbeth, Danton’s Death, Prince, Gita, Ulysses, 100 years of solitude, etc as part of my curriculum. … Continue reading 3 Overrated Books- Friday Reflections
The Paper Boy- Review
These days I have become a huge fan of Pocket Films or Terribly Tiny Talkies. Whenever I get time I watch them. Yesterday I came across this short film by Aniket Mitra called The Paper Boy. I have not seen such a poignant tale in a very long time. This dialogue-less black and white movie … Continue reading The Paper Boy- Review
10 Reasons Why Women Cheat
What compels a traditional conservative Indian woman to cheat on her husband.