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Personal (h)appy-ness!
I believe that science fiction of today is the reality of tomorrow. So powerful is the human mind that all it takes for anything to come true is the inception of the idea in a single mind. When we were young, we were fascinated by the landline handsets, amazed at the cordless ones…then came mobiles which dazzled us, soon to be followed by smart phones that completely baffled us! What next? The smart phones got equipped with apps that brought the entire world in our hands. Smart phones have revolutionized our entire lifestyle and have become our new best friends. There is an app for practically everything! Of late, the…
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Stress-every mother’s middle name!
‘Relax mom!’ has been my standard reply to all the worried questions my mother has ever asked me since I was in school. I always thought she went overboard worrying about too many things and often wondered,’Why doesn’t she take anything lightly?’ Right from the time I was a little girl, I saw her worrying over my brothers and me. We pestered her a lot too. I now realise that we treated her like our encyclopedia…she was supposed to know everything. She would be cooking breakfast and we all would be shouting for every little thing we could not find or did not feel like looking for.(it is so much…
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Mommy Diaries!
I believe that no one can guide you on parenting. People who claim to be experts in their opinions are simply illusioned. Just like every child is unique, motherhood is unique to every mom. Motherhood is an experience just as old as your oldest child and is therefore something you are forever learning as your children grow. Six years back in time when I was expecting my daughter,I thought motherhood was going to be just another part of my life. I had survived marriage,how difficult could this be? When my daughter was born,I realised that marriage was the simple part, being a mother was not only life changing but a…
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A letter to my daughter
Dear princess, So vivid is the memory of the day I held you in my sight and then my hands for the very first time. You looked so beautiful and so fragile. I was scared, worried that I might hurt your tiny body but when I held you close to my bosom, I felt the strength of a mother. I was scared no more. I just knew that no matter what,I shall always be by your side..guarding you…guiding you…fighting with every adversity that dare come your way. You are my treasure to keep and safeguard. As you grew up, you filled my life with emotions I never knew existed. I…
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Jobs don’t have genders-Share the load!
It was the first of January 2020 . Another year had passed. After the crazy festivities of the previous night, it was time to clean up and leave for work. Natasha was fervently washing the dishes when her husband declared,’I have cleaned up the entire dining area. Do you need help with the dishes?’ Natasha smiled as he joined her in clearing out the pile in the sink. Natasha’s husband, Veer ,was truly her prince charming. He always knew the right things to say at the right time. With him by her side, the utterly monotonous work of cleaning the dishes seemed monotonous no more.They laughed, threw soap bubbles at…
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#eknayileague-The extraordinary league of the gentleman!
The twitter and entire social media are on a crazy guessing spree since the 25th of April when the legendary Kapil Dev joined twitter and started promoting the hash tag of #eknayileague soon after. The suspense has been built very aptly with short videos of Kapil Dev . These videos give a very slight taste of what is about to come and leave you craving for more. The frenzy is building and joining in, I have been trying to scratch my brain too. Have a look! The very name itself is a little suggestive-since it refers to a league, I believe that there are going to be teams competing against…
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things people say….
How many times have you doubted your own ears and wanted to ask the other person ,’Did you really say what I just heard?’ Okay don’t start counting on me,I know it must have happened quite a lot many times. Just wanted to share a few of mine. I know it shall sound hilarious here but when it happens, you just wish you hadn’t been there or had the power to vaporize the one who just said what he/she did. Well, wishful thinking! All you can do mostly is fret…so here goes! source Try some of these answers the next time you hear one of these. Q1) ‘Aa gaye?’ when…
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The everyday celebration called life!
I aim for stars of the sky Ignore but flowers that grow nearby. For showers the Lord I do beseech Treasure not, dewdrops within my reach. Bet my life on a single dream While realities slip by as a stream. Being ambitious is being progressive. The dreams we dream and the goals we aim for, drive us forward in life and let us achieve great heights. However in our pursuit of these goals, we oft ignore the little joys around us. Instead of celebrating the event called life itself, we look for ‘bigger‘ reasons to celebrate. Maybe it is due to the fast paced life we are leading or the…
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The six you should not miss-#CrashthePepsiIPL ads!
Pepsi has always been more than just a cold drink! The folks at Pepsi really know how to rope in the masses and make every activity they are involved with, a very fun-filled extravaganza. Last year,it was internship with Pepsi and this year,they have provided a platform to all budding directors and aspiring actors (who doesn’t dream of being one?) to showcase their talent and be featured on television. Pepsi ads have forever been my favourites,from ‘Yehi hai right choice baby!’ through ‘Ye dil maange more’ to ‘Oh yes,abhi!’ This year cricket fever is back with a vengeance, the IPL following World cup and Pepsi has aptly come up with…
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Where there is will…
I’ll stumble & fall on every stone? No, I defy you destiny, I know I should. I dare you to try me more than once. I always stood for all I was or could. Attempt to hurt me as much as you can, I will not shed a single tear. Bring to life the scariest nightmares, I harbour in me but no fear. Take away my joys, bestow me with agony. I will cherish every sorrow. Gift me endless darkness if you will, I will not give up, not today, not tomorrow. Snatch away everything, all I love, I shall still stay alive. Challenge me to any odyssey, any ordeal.…
