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Welcoming my old self to the voice of the future-#BoseQC35
Dear Teen-me, If you are done with the eye-roll at the prospect of reading a letter from your future self, let me assure you, you will be amazed to hear what I have to say! The future is incredible! While it might not sound real to you right now with your mind being crowded with the Pythagoras theorem and the Ohm’s acoustic law, you eventually will experience the wonders of science sooner than you can expect! Just for a moment imagine being able to carry a wire free phone with you everywhere, everytime? Now imagine the phone turning into a device that is a calculator, alarm, internet explorer and a…
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Monsoons are now about happiness & hugs…not flu and stomach bugs!
Once you become a parent, your definition of seasons and the things you relate to the advent of each one of them change. While cold winter months are accompanied by sniffles, monsoons herald the onset of flu, viral fever or upset stomachs. Someone it is only for the first changes of seasons, some say it is the initial 5 years of life….you see no end to it. Like a good mother, I keep all the necessary medicines stocked in a separate bag that contains all the pediatric syrups. A couple of weeks ago, I had a friend and her family over at my place. Late in the evening, her…
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The tale of the mobile sale!
There was a time when I loved changing my mobile every time a new gadget hit the market. That was during the initial years of the millenium when mobiles were a new thing and every new model brought something different to the table. I waited eagerly for upgrades and innovations and used all my savings(saved miserly from monthly budget while in college) towards buying a new mobile. Nowadays, after the dawn of the mobile revolution, there are so many models that look almost alike; the motivation is lesser and confusion more but nevertheless, I still like to own a decent, value-for-money, good spec mobile and not the same one for…
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Caring for your child’s health-5 things to know before buying a water purifier
Come rains and ironically, the incidence of water-borne diseases peaks. 73 million work days are lost every year to diarrhoea. A staggering figure, don’t you feel? In the midst of such shocking figures, we, mothers are left with stress on our minds as to how to ensure healthy and safe water for our children. Thankfully, there are ample choices of water purifiers available in the market. Then why worry, you ask? Because the choices are confusing. So how to choose the best water purifier for home and office/school? Here are a few things you must keep in mind before venturing online to buy a water purifier: Know the kind of…
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Rokeby Manor, Landour- A heritage home in the mountains!
A sleepy small cantonment town near the bustling Mussourie, Landour is all about fresh air and nature’s beauty at its best! Nestled within these mountains is a 19th century heritage home now converted into an estate hotel- Rokeby Manor! Brick arches, stone walls, wooden floors and fireplaces that are as old as 175 years….that is Rokeby Manor. Add to it the picturesque views of the rising mountains, oaks, cedars and Doon valley and you cannot find a better place to reconnect with nature. The rooms There is no monotonous similarity between the rooms at Rokeby. Every room and suite has a character of its own and there is a wide…
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Monetize your blog through influencer marketing platforms-I did!
Although it sounds simple, blogging is a difficult job. Writing in itself is a task that demands a lot of dedication and hard work. Untangling those intertwined threads of thoughts and spinning them into words that not only justify the thoughts but also appeal to the readers requires a lot of efforts. Add to it the management of the technicalities of a blog, and you understand that blogging is not a walk in the park. On top of it, if you want your blog to earn you some money as well, you are in for way more drudgery and resilience. My first ‘paid’ assignment When I started writing, it was…
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30 days into #MyPediaSureJourney- fighting fussy eating habits!
Last month, I wrote a post titled ‘Why I recently bought a health drink for my child’. Frankly, at that time, it was just another attempt as a mother, to try and ensure proper nutrition for my daughter who is a fussy eater. What she likes today, she shuns the next. But a month later, the dark cloud seems to have a silver lining. Maybe it is too early to really comment and point out, but I do see subtle changes. When I introduced my child to PediaSure Nutrition, I started with the Premium Chocolate flavour and the prompt acceptance of the same made me stick to it. I understand…
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Why I recently bought a health drink for my child
Why I Decided to Try a Health Supplement for My Child Parents of picky eaters will understand how physically and mentally draining meal times can be! Meal times turn into a battle zone in my house when my 7-year old turns up her defences and simply refuses to relent. Getting her to finish her food is a personal triumph, an occasion when we all rejoice. Despite the fact that we joke about it, it leaves me worried at the end of the day. Incomplete nutrition in their growing years can hamper growth and impair a child’s immunity. It is ideal to feed children fresh fruits, vegetables, milk and the child…
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A magical way to ensure healthy hands in school children
I still remember the road slowly metamorphose from concrete to mud, the dust my car disturbed from the ground into the air, the little children running barefoot after my car and inquisitive glances that greeted me as I pulled up in front of the village school. It was some years ago but the memory is etched in my mind as if it were just yesterday that I was in rural service and went to visit village schools for camps and awareness talks. It was an overwhelming experience every time I visited a village school. Childhood had a different face there. The innocence, the smiles were the same but the twinkle…
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Book review- ‘The Story of a Suicide’- Storytelling, a unique way!
Book title: The Story of a Suicide Author: Sriram Ayer Book blurb: “The Story of a Suicide” by Sriram Ayer is a young, stay-up-all-night and tell-all-your-friends novel, which grippingly tells the stories of Hari, Charu, Sam and Mani, whose lives are interconnected in a web of love, passion, revenge and deceit. Today’s youngsters are expressive, self-absorbed, independent, afraid, hurried, fearless, fame hungry, but surprisingly resilient. In a world that makes unreasonable demands on them, many are disillusioned about their education, relationships, jobs, sexuality, bullying, and abuse. In the backdrop of a powerful story and visuals, this project aims to reach out to young people, by verbalising their struggles through the…
