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 them but still go wary 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 luck. …
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…
Most of the Child abuse stories remain hidden under the carpet. Sometimes, victims are reluctant to share them, sometimes its because of the pressure of the Family. But every hidden story pave the way for a new one. A news was flashing on the screen- A child was sexually exploited by one of the neighbor. Ma feels proud of herself when she see her children- she did not let them to fall in prey to this misdeed. Her daughter, who…
Sharing food is as old as time itself. When we share food, it draw us closer to Humanity and to the Creator. To feed Hungry is one of the commonest ways to serve Humanity. It eliminates hatred and cultivate Love among people irrespective of the caste and creeds. Community kitchens (also called collective kitchens) are community-based cooking programs where groups of people come together to prepare meals and serve others. It binds people together. At a time when religious intolerance…
