I am a proud Sindhi. And I'm married to one.And although we have never thought of it actively, nor discussed this with each other at home, the glorious celebration of Bombay Scottish School Mahim completing a Hundred and Seventy-Five years, got me thinking. We Sindhis are probably one of the earliest refugees in the modern… Continue reading A Sindhi in Bombay (Scottish) – my long overdue tribute to both
Category: Musings
No Goosebumps. No Adrenaline
Superheroes and martyrs, people who save lives and those that survive extreme trauma, warriors and freedom fighters… ...legends of these fill volumes of books. And the heart, undoubtedly fills with pride and respect for our bravehearts, those who have been larger than life, those whose sacrifice and contributions simply cannot be measured. The undying gratitude… Continue reading No Goosebumps. No Adrenaline
With great power comes the greater responsibility of being more gentle
On the morning of Ganesh Chaturthi this year, I met Laxmi for the first time.This is one of my favourite festivals to celebrate in Mumbai, but the pandemic & work/study-from-home schedules have made taking vacations so difficult, that for the first time I decided to leave the city on this day.So the significance of meeting… Continue reading With great power comes the greater responsibility of being more gentle
Mother’s Day – a thank you note to mom…but not quite
MY MOTHER I think this is one of the first topics foressay-writing every child is made to attempt in school…in at least three languages. Each year, Mother's Day arrives, and I think to myself this is the year I'm going to write a long loving post about my mom.Writing is what I love doing, after… Continue reading Mother’s Day – a thank you note to mom…but not quite
Life, Everyday
Sometimes true accomplishment means, simply getting through yet another mundane day with joy.You know, the kind that brings with it the monotony of everyday…the one where nothing happens, other than the repetition of routine…no spark of excitement…nothing to look forward to…no new adventure! The story of our lives will eventually be told through our milestones… Continue reading Life, Everyday
Before I Say Goodnight
Each night after I tuck my children to bed, and lock my home up for the day, I welcome silence once again into my world. It's in those moments, as any mother with young children will tell you, when the frenzied momentum of my day slows down and takes a break. It's those few last… Continue reading Before I Say Goodnight
Sunset Effect - Nitya Satyani 