I have started writing this post so many times but stopped myself as I didn’t want to portray myself as someone who hates men. I was not finding the right words to explain my views in a non-biased way. But now I gained the confidence to express myself rather than worrying about how the world takes it. Let me clarify, I do not hate MEN. Extremists or Feminazis do exist but all Feminists are not men-haters like – Not…
Are superstitions true? or Do superstitions really work? Superstitions won’t work by themselves. We make them work. Just like magic performed by a magician. Magic is nothing if we don’t believe it. We make Magic work by believing in it. How do superstitions work? Superstitions are related to our behavior. We, Humans, tend to relate everything, tracks down our daily happenings and make connections. For example– If we fall sick, we try to think about our activities in…
Thanksgiving is not only a festival but a tradition which should be passed from generation to generation. Historically, Thanksgiving is a harvest festival. We should introduce Toddlers and Kids to this festival which is about giving thanks to the ones who are involved in putting our food to the plate. Farmers who grow the crops. The person who brings the food Home. The person who cooks it for us. Tell them the significance behind Tell them why behind…
Hindus, Christians and Buddhists, all use incense sticks while worshiping. Burning incense sticks is an essential part of our prayer. But is it only aroma? No, it has hidden harmful effects which are equally hazardous as Cigarette smoke. Please excuse me if this hurts your sentiments. I am a believer in God and I have no bad intentions against the people who follow this ritual. All I wish is to bring awareness. People light up these sticks without knowing the…
Even before we planned our first baby, I wanted a Baby girl. Even till the last push, I wished for a girl. As soon as the baby was out, I asked my surgeon if its a girl or a boy while I was crossing my fingers. I wanted to hear “It’s a girl”. But God had some other plans for me, God knew I need a boy and not a girl. Not to stay with me in the old…
When I observe the evolution both Genders have experienced in the past few years- I see Men lagging behind. Do not take me wrong but really, this is what I see from my end. Did anyone hear any man gaining superpowers after becoming a Father? But I am sure you must have heard many women talking about acquiring Superpowers after becoming Mothers. This is where we go wrong. We always set too-high, unrealistic expectations from Self. Why we always…
Do not reject us, Celebrate us More than 5,00,000 girls are killed in India every year even before they are born. Each year 2 million girls between the ages of 5 – 15 are trafficked, sold or coerced into the sex trade worldwide. These stats break my heart. To improve these stats, UN has decided to celebrate girl child day each year since 2011. Let’s celebrate girl child day and contribute a little towards their safe and…
*What was she doing on Road at 12 in the night?* *And she was drunk too* Did anyone questioned the presence of Men around her or if Why they are drunk? No, because our Brains are hardwired to question Females, right from the childhood. Be it any stage of Life – Childhood, Youth, Married or otherwise, Mother or Grandmother- We are free to question her Decisions, her Choices and her way of Living. The other day when Family…
Superstitions are beliefs related to the cultural milieu of a nation and Indian superstitions are no exception. Even though we deny believing these Superstitions but we still get cautious when its talked about. Do you believe in them? or if you are like me who doesn’t believe but cannot speak against it as people around you believe in them. Indian Superstitions I have come across 1. If you flip the slippers down or over each other, you’ll have bad…
How are you planning to celebrate the Indian festival of lights? Its Diwali time again and childhood memories have already started whirling around. Lighting lighting everywhere…Its like a tonic to the eyes and mind. There is an Aroma in the air – Fragrances of Sweets and Essence. I personally love this generation old tradition of gifting your loved ones. The excitement and joy wrapped up in these add to the gleam of the festival. Sometimes, It seems like a Barter…
