It was well past nine at night but the local sector market was buzzing with activity and bustling with crowd. Bangle shops had sprung up all over the market and were doing brisk business. But, the most sought after were mehendiwalas, dozens of them lined up on foot-path applying henna on the hands of women, young and old. It was the eve of Karva Chauth Continue reading “All in the name of love and romance”
A tale of two puppies and Mother’s heart
I am not a cell phone addict. Seldom do I open messages early in the morning. But that day it was different .As soon as I woke up, intuitively I grabbed my mobile to check WhatsApp. “Puppies chale gaye,” read the WhatsApp message from my son. My heart sank; Continue reading “A tale of two puppies and Mother’s heart”
Bidding Adieu
Close to my retirement as I reflect over my teaching career stretching beyond three and a half decades Continue reading “Bidding Adieu”
Demonetization Buzz on Social media
There are all sorts of messages on social media. While many can be dismissed as silly, there are others which are brilliant – satirical, crisp and Continue reading “Demonetization Buzz on Social media”
What’s in the (sur) name?
When the children flew away leaving us with ‘empty nest syndrome’ to grapple with and a spare accommodation to take care of , we decided to rent out a big room on the first floor. Continue reading “What’s in the (sur) name?”
