Incredible Leopard and Baby Lagoon Bonding

There was a lump in my throat when I saw this unbelievable bonding between a predator and a helpless newly born baboon baby. Who says animals don’t have a heart ? They feel, love, protect and share too. I was speechless ! Today I understood another perception of care taught by animals. Please watch this […]

Sunday Indulgences

There was a time in their lives….. when they got a TREAT for everything !  To do home work, to behave  To clean room, to win the race To be in top five in the class To complete the given task  Or just to do good deeds For everything there was a treat !  Treats […]

Nothing Will Go Wrong

So here I,m……busy in preparations of tomorrow’s BIG fasting day and that is “Karva Chauth” !  Nothing can go wrong since I am going to take care of each and everything. After all not all days we Indian wives keep fast for our husbands that too a difficult one ! Phew !!! On this ‘One […]

Handwritten notes: Still writing

All over the world the feelings are typed and send through fancy gadgets Smart, sleek mobiles replacing the old type post-cards Presentations, on line shopping, budget and shopping Everything in platter but I still use hands to write You should ask me rather when was the last time I didn’t write by hand. Being an […]

Patriotic till Last Breath !

A wife to man in Olive Green who is patriotic in every sense Staying with him for last twenty years in forests so dense Watched him saluting Tricolor donning uniform, so immense Moved in hills, snow covered mountains, still no offense Here he is, fully committed, dedicated to his beloved land Protecting its borders, day […]

Met after the ages !

It was twenty years before when I first met her in our marriage function. She was slim, pretty and shy lady who was dressed in traditional Indian sari, hairs neatly tucked in a high bun. Tarun introduced her to me as his sister who was his hotel management course mate too. They were of the […]

Best stories narrated by my Father

I was so keen to read books I was a small girl with average looks Archie’s and Marvel were among favorites Tintin entertained me during vacations As a kid my favorite was Malgudy Days I used to have fun with Hardy Boys Enid Blyton was a household name  Secret seven and Famous Five fame As […]

Remind me: Enjoy Yourself Before it gets too late !

Enjoy yourself it’s later than you think. This song by Doris Day ( 1950 ) is my all time favorite ! When I’m not in high spirits, feel dejected I listen to this song for the instant energy it provides. I would say this is a big morale booster for me ! The lyrics act […]

I want to thank you Ma…

Mother’s love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible                                                                  -Marion C Garrett Mothers are the best gift […]

I’m not expecting much, they can forget me

The daily prompt: Don’t you forget me Imagine yourself at the end of your life. What sort of legacy will you leave? Describe the lasting effect you want to have on the world, after you’re gone. I was a little princess of my father His most precious gem rather Chubby, cute, sweet little bundle of […]