This is a timeless piece of work soaked in dying legacy of the Nawab of Rampur Estate, pre-independence era entwined in the world when story-telling, tilism , patriarchy – all ensured women as the currency of honor and war.
Inspiration to Write This Blogpost What a beautiful article! (I have shared the link below). But you may read it later, first concentrate on my take (gyaan) over it To be a mother to single child, or to more than one child, it is never easy. But this vivid description by this blogger made so many things …
In the Era of Binge Watch Usually I binge watch movies or web series. This movie, Super 30 made on life of a Mathematics genius and a teacher par excellence, Anand Kumar https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anand_Kumar At first I had fumbled upon Hrithik’s interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiKY9ASrHpI on Youtube (while I was searching innovative ways to teach Maths to children) – …
The Grief Corner This view is from a window in a room where I have recently shifted my table -chair to read/write/grieve. And the tree on the extreme left is me, my tree companion who is now a part of an extremely organized, manicured n privileged small ecosystem, which I have been blessed with. However, …
#BookReview # JhumpaLahiri #Wherebouts First a tale or series of tales in a book is told by an author. Once the book is out, then each reader has its own journey with the book. This books whispered to my soul in the strangest way that each reader tells more about itself, when they tell about …
I called my dentist to inform that my treated tooth is slightly mobile. I used words to ensure an appointment for him to have a look at a disaster-in-waiting to avoid embarrassment of looking bullying-worthy in any social gathering or scaring my own kids. He chuckled and said, ‘Madam, mask is there to avoid any …
Emotions are the key forces, which create and stamp the incidents of the past.
Memories are actual events or just emotions attached to those emotions.
Can we work on our emotions?
Can we re-calibrate our wanted memories?
Yes, we can with willingness, emotional tools and practise.
Who does not have uncomfortable memories, thinking about them one still feel cringy, angry, sad, jealous or just gutted? Do you feel, you have no control over them? Do you feel they continue – to dampen your spirits, – make your day slow, – raise your heart beat or – drown you in sorrow, embarrassment …
You might find many Ove’s around you, and after reading this, you might think about embracing them with a warm hug, provided they let you.
Book Review – The Forty Rules of Love, by Elif Shafak. Facebook Comments
It is challenging to write for my father, with whom I have no memory. Also, it is impossible for me to not to daydream about his presence – and what that would have done to me. Equally difficult for me is to not pen down my bottled up emotions for him. I discovered my father …