Lighting my world with words
Today's blog is dedicated to a key member of Indian families - our Maids! The ladies, men, boys and girls who clean up our mess, cook our meals and thrash our garbage. If you employ a worker/s you are a boss and a team manager! Yes you may or may not achieve that status professionally... Continue Reading →
I was 10 when I was introduced to Garba. My best friend Isha taught me the dance in her garden, at that time I had no clue how addicted this dance form could be. 20 years later I am writing about Garba because it continues to be one of the happiest experiences of my life.... Continue Reading →
Its really not "fair and lovely" to be promoting the use of fairness creams or any sort because the only thing you are promoting is racism. India is classic example of blatant and unapologetic racism. We have goras, bhuras, kalas and savla. All of India is divided into these shades of skin color and we... Continue Reading →
47 million students in India dropout at 10th standard. What happens to this huge potential labor force? For a large chunk (mainly girls) this is the last taste of education as most will get married or join the unorganized sector, few get back to school after a break and the remaining majority join some kind... Continue Reading →
Sleep time is my favorite! Partly because I am lazy but largely because my dreams are so damn fun and exciting. Dreams have been a part of my sleep routine since I was very young and I am one of the lucky few who remembers her dreams and have totally mastered the art of continuing... Continue Reading →
11th April 2002, I looked out of my hotel window and stared into the pristine white land, naked trees and deserted roads. This was such a drastic change from a hustling bustling, hot and colorful India that I had left behind. I never knew how one day would change my life and I instantly had a... Continue Reading →
Feeling bored? Nothing to do? Noone to have fun with? Cant keep up with a single activity for a long time? Feeling like you are useless? – All of these might be happening when boredom hits. Instead of sulking or finding ways to charge your brain cells just sit back and relax! Yes, relax and... Continue Reading →
Ayurveda - the 5000 year old science for good health, longevity through herbs, yoga and meditation has been a very important part of Indian heritage. Important yet ignored, Ayurveda is widely coined as the "alternative medicine" when it comes to curing disease. Allopathic medicine, made from chemicals we cant comprehend, is preferred largely because of... Continue Reading →
A Question looking for its answer why? where? who? how? google it, ask it, read it.. Alas, he found it - there you are my Answer! oh so lovely, oh so peaceful! o'wait..peace please wait Answer's laid its bait! - A new question arises from the Answer? Why'o Why cant this just end ? Question finds it's Answer... Continue Reading →
I am happy because I am strong Strong to face the winds and the hefty credit card bills. What is life without humor, to laugh with your love and laugh at your rival I am no sage so I do frown in rage But as the river of time flows, the frown forgets and the... Continue Reading →
The Jyoti Girl 