I was brought up in a strong Hindu household, where, we were taught that every living being possesses a soul. Hence, killing of any living life was considered a strict taboo. We attended religious gatherings/ceremonies thrice a year, which always felt more cultural than religious. For our family, it was an opportunity to dress up …
At a traffic signal at Chowpatty beach in Bombay, (Mumbai) India, I once spotted a young boy clad in a dirty white vest and khaki shorts. His hair was disheveled and his deep black eyes sparkled with determination. I found him racing from car to car begging for alms. Seeing me stare at him, he …
They are annoying, appear unannounced with no explanation or warning, and usually leave only after a great deal of effort. No, I am not talking about in-laws! I am actually talking about hiccups. I was at the grocery store the other day when I felt a sudden need to have water, as my throat was …
A few days ago as I was boiling a kettle of spiced chai and waiting for the water to heat up, it reminded me of stress. Sometimes it is the little things that add up to a boil! The misplaced keys in the morning, your internet not working, your mail being delivered to a wrong …
Life Is Like That! 