Blindness separates people from things; deafness separates people from people Helen Keller Have you heard the sound of falling rain? Or that of a baby gurgling away in glee? The sound of the doorbell that your partner rings incessantly at times? The whistle of the cooker that signals that your food is cooked? If you…
On Feminism and Empathy #MayTivation
Very recently, Mira Rajput Kapoor was in the news for speaking her mind. Twenty-two years old, married to a star, and a new mother, all in a short year and a half, this is what Mira said. Her views and comments got her a lot of flak from women everywhere. She was called names, cursed, ridiculed,…
A Magical Space Adventure #ColgateMagicalStories
Who doesn’t love stories? Whether you’re 6 or 60 we all love reading stories and creating them with our imaginations. BlogAdda is known for running awesome contests. Some are on the spot, others over weekends while still others are concept based. When I saw this Colgate contest being tweeted about I was a little disappointed…
#FridayFotoFiction #Week16
How to participate in #FridayFotoFiction Every Friday we’ll give you a Photo Prompt Follow @twinklingtina & @Mayuri6 on twitter and wait for the prompt Write a 100 Word story on the photo prompt Use the badge at the end of your posts Link up with Tina or Mayuri Read, comment, share on host and co-hosts posts and at least two more posts…
Aatte Ka Halwa
When Sugar cravings hit and there are no special ingredients at home, Aatte ka Halwa makes an appearance.Because we use whole wheat flour I convince myself this dessert is healthy:) Ingredients: 1 Katori Whole Wheat Flour ( Gehun ka aata) ½ Katori Ghee ½ to 3/4th Katori Sugar (or as per…
My 5 Womanly Quirks I Am Thankful For #ThankfulThursdays Week19
Being a woman is fun! Being a quirky woman is even more fun! Being quirky or having quirks, that don’t irk, is a sign of confidence. When you’re sure of what you are and enjoy being you that’s when you can pat yourself on your back and say, you’ve done well, girl! Quirks are more…
#FridayFotoFiction #Week15
Pic Courtesy: 18 year old Warren D’Souza, student from London Coming to Light They dug until their fingers were bent and exhaustion wrapped itself around them as it lulled them to sleep. They woke up and resumed digging with new determination. Till one day their fingers pierced the earth, creating a hole that brought light…
#ThankfulThursdays : #Week18
Women. Magical. Mysterious. Whacky. Quirky. All kinds. There are Women who talk, then there are women who walk the talk. There are women who pray and then there are women who slay. Women who are submissive and women who are aggressive. Women who hurt and women who heal. Women who are ashamed to be…
#FridayFotoFiction #Week14
Pic Courtesy: 18 year old Warren D’Souza, student from London My 100 word story based on the Photo Prompt above Ron Ron was furious! He glowered at his house. No one cared if he was around or not. Even his parents seemed to have forgotten him. More so after his younger brother arrived to usurp…
#ThankfulThursdays #Week17
The world is made up of Givers and Takers. People who like to give are loved by people who like to take. And people who like to take are needed by people who like to give. It’ s a vicious cycle really, that sometimes lasts a lifetime for some.While some people give and take…