Life in All Its Colors
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Oh boy! My Country’s Obsession for a Boy Child Refuses to Die
Oh boy! My Country’s Obsession for a Boy Child Refuses to Die It’s a boy! Those are the only magical words that soothe the ears of many in my country. They can’t afford to hear, “It’s a girl!” It’s the 21st century and we talk about equality, empowerment, and progress. Yet, the obsession for a…
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Why I Can Watch The Sound of Music a Hundred Times With My Daughter
Why I Can Watch The Sound of Music a Hundred Times With My Daughter The Sound of Music Every day, there is a short TV time for my tiny girl. That’s when we watch a few movies repeatedly, little by little, each day. We are usually seated with some snacks or ice cream, happily munching…
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Like Leftover Food, You’re Not Finished Yet. There’s Still Magic Left in You
Like Leftover Food, You’re Not Finished Yet. There’s Still Magic Left in You As I opened my fridge yesterday, there were some left-over boiled black chickpeas there. The idea struck me to make some new dishes from them.Since it is my time for being creative, the dish got mixed with sweet corn and made in…
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Confessions of a First-Time Mom: The Little Things Nobody Told Me About Motherhood
Confessions of a First-Time Mom Mommy Time As I wake up, I see that cute and innocent face lying on my chest and give it a kiss and sneak out of the room to begin work for the day. Just like a sensor would detect my absence, in a matter of seconds, she will come…
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Long Before the Angrez Sarkar, There Was Christianity in India
I am a Syrian Catholic Christian from India whose lineage goes way back to generations of Christian ancestors who were all true Indians. This is one reason why I find myself a bit taken aback whenever people presume that Christianity reached India only under the British Raj. Christianity in India One thing many people across…
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We Are Conditioned to Compare Everything
We measure everything against something else, from work and pay to houses, children, partners, lifestyle, and even personal relations; there’s nothing that escapes the measuring scale. Not even God. My Cousin is One Such Person Yesterday, my cousin was upset about her daughter’s grades. As far as I know, this child is very intelligent, extremely confident,…
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The Man Who Sold His Wife
He Sold His Wife for Rs. 50,000 Because He Was “Tired” of Her… Wow! As always, I was scouring through the newspaper, which is never short of sensation on any single day.But some news leaves such a deep sigh that you feel so much pain for the victim. You finish reading the newspaper, fold it…
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The people who once felt like obstacles in life later felt like protection.
There are instances when obstacles in life, and the people who hinder our way, become unexpected blessings in disguise. A few years ago, someone offered me marriage, and I agreed to marry him. However, there were family members who discouraged me by saying that I deserve better than that. Their explanations did not make sense…
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I Flunked the Exam. Blinded by Shame, I Couldn’t Face People or Even Accept Myself
After flunking the exam, shame became harder to face than failure. The Fear of Failure After days of preparation, I went to give the exam under immense pressure. A failure was something I felt I simply could not afford. It would be shameful. After praying, I set off for the exam hall with nervousness running…
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Australia Must Put National Security Before Political Symbolism
Australia must put national security and public safety before political symbolism or image-driven decisions.