This is a story of a little girl who becomes a victim of child abuse. It is about the helplessness and confusion she feels post the traumatic incident. If the story makes you uncomfortable and angry, then I would consider my purpose (for writing the story) is achieved.
Bloggers Recognition Award nomination Yay! My first ever Bloggers Recognition Award nomination! Yes! Yes! I am on cloud nine! At the outset, I would like to express my gratitude to my fellow blogger Anindya for bestowing me with this honour. His blogs are a reflection of the varied hobbies and interests he enriches his life with. Be… Continue reading Bloggers Recognition Award 2017
“Mumma, why do I have to go to school?” asks my seven year-old in his sleepy voice while I was drying his hair with a towel. He hates bathing this early, but I insist on developing an early morning bathing habit, because, I believe taking showers first thing in the morning is a good way… Continue reading Conversations with a 7-year-old
There is something so mysteriously romantic and alluring about street musicians. Go to any part of the globe, and you find these exceptionally talented people, entertaining passersby, without expecting anything in return, with their haunting soul soothing notes. You could be anywhere in the world, a crowded tourist attraction or some deserted bylane in an… Continue reading The allure of street musicians
Considered as the world’s oldest profession. Prostitutes existed since the beginning of civilization. According to some historians, the existence of prostitution was first recorded as early as in the Babylonian times. In ancient India, their services were not limited to providing entertainment and physical pleasure to kings, nobles or common man, but they were also… Continue reading The journey from courtesan to call girl
She was standing exactly at the point where the road takes a turn towards right. I could see her bewildered expression from afar. It seemed as if she was waiting for me. “What happened ma’am, are you alright?” I asked, looking concerned. “A little girl fell off from that balcony there, she is dead now,” she said pointing towards the 4th… Continue reading Grief- a mixed bag of emotions
Please don’t skip this page thinking “oh, just another food blog”. Trust me, it is not, for the three recipes I am about to share are foolproof and there is no way you can go wrong with them (provided you follow exactly what I say 😉 ). They are super easy and can be whipped up in a… Continue reading Chocolaty affair: no-fuss, no-bake, no-eggs
