Where Cultures Meet Parenting
Transgenders! Around the world, the word itself still raises eyebrows. Various derogatory remarks even get passed about them. In recent times in India, at least, the acceptance towards them is slow but not enough. For Read More …
Indian culture is rich with stories sharing life lessons, morals, traditions and values. From the time immemorial, stories have been a mode of instruction to emphasize values and morals. Not only to children but also Read More …
India is famous for its cultural and traditional richness of festivals and celebrations. We, our family love the second half of every year since those six months are full of many festivals. I personally Read More …
Food is an important part of any culture. The methods of preparation of food, preservation, and types of food eaten vary from culture to culture. As part of retaining our culture, I try to learn about different foods that were part of our culture and try to prepare them. I am from Andhra Pradesh, a state in Southern India. Andhra cuisine is famous for the spicy and flavorful dishes. Andhra is one of the major producers of Red chilies and Rice, thus our staple food is rice and spicy curries. Read More …
What do kids outside of India really think about the country ? Do expat kids have any connection with their parents’ homeland? Being a mom of two younger kids who haven’t yet visited India often, Read More …
Matches are made in heaven !! Its true! Indeed !! Initially, I was quite dubious of the fact — Matches are made in heaven. Our Arranged Marriage But after getting married to my husband, I Read More …
‘Popping a pill’ to feel better, seems like the easiest and quickest solution to treating an ailment. A mild cough or a slight temperature is enough to make most people run to the doctor to Read More …
This post contain Affiliate Links. The opinions, thoughts and frustrations are of the author alone. It’s that time of year again. No, not the time for turkey or Christmas trees as much as I love Read More …
Navratri, literally meaning “9 nights” is the beginning of the fall harvest, the change of seasons. When we align our system to Nature, we rest in balance. We feel energized, light in our body, and Read More …
God is truth. The way to truth lies through ahimsa(nonviolence): Mahatma Gandhi Read More …
People’s excitement on viewing the solar eclipse that occurred on August 21, 2017, brought back my lunar eclipse experience. Viewing an eclipse, Solar or Lunar, total or partial, is no doubt an exciting event! Certainly, once Read More …
Parenting is all about facing adapting to challenges. I experienced the magical moment of motherhood in India at my age of 24. Aside from the excitement and happiness, I felt the fear of responsibility. I Read More …
Anyone who is even remotely associated with India knows that being a male in this part of the world is a privilege. Despite all the changing times a sense of superiority still comes with the Read More …
This is a sponsored post. All opinions that of the author. I am Indian. Ideally, Hindi would be my native language. The realization that English was my first language came to light one bright and Read More …
Waiting at a check out queue the other day, I saw the cashier chatting away to a lady who was quite elderly. While I didn’t mind the wait, I was quite enamored by the ease Read More …