To say that my son is a perfectionist would be a huge understatement. He does not like making mistakes. And the idea of doing something … Read More ›
Tag: Indian Culture
We bring to you the fascinating Niyati Desai-Kadakia. During the day, Niyati runs her tech start up – Nulern. She is also an expert packer-of-lunchboxes, … Read More ›
Both of us might be right in our own ways but sometimes at the root of our disagreements – especially on raising children – are the conditionings and cultural cues that our upbringing and environment have ingrained into us.
Holi, the festival of colors will be here soon and like most of us for me preservation of our culture is imperative. Staying miles … Read More ›
As a parent, it falls on us. To raise boys who respect girls. We are aware of this need. But do we remember that we … Read More ›
I am neurotic about predators. When my kids started preschool and when they go to out for activities to the park or for classes, I’m … Read More ›
“Oh! Your kids are going to be born with lots of hair.”, said anyone to whom I cribbed about the acidity I experienced while pregnant. … Read More ›
Why are harvest festivals celebrated at all? Does it really matter if we mark this time of the year? Makar Sankranti is the time when … Read More ›
It is the time the days are on the coldest and when first harvest of the year is done in most of the parts of … Read More ›
The origin of Diwali is a wonderful way to explain to children, how good always conquers evil. The many stories that form the foundation of … Read More ›
** Trigger Alert ! His hands slid down his brief case and before I knew it, they were on me. He pressed and pushed and … Read More ›
I an Indian, born and brought up in a small north Indian town named Roorkee. Ours is a land where both modern and traditional way … Read More ›
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, … 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 … 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 … Read More ›