Just a few weeks back, a seven year old boy was brutally murdered in Kerala. It was a heinous crime and the police got hold of the criminal. He was charged with grave sections in IPC that he might never see the day light again. It was heart breaking incident, may the soul of the... Continue Reading →
To be or Not to be? or When to be? – The parenthood dilemma
A few weeks back, a very close friend of mine visited. We hadn’t met each other for the past two years. We started talking eagerly. She seemed to be quite content and happy. She just celebrated her second wedding anniversary. As my toddler daughter Tara walked around us, our conversation soon diverted into the topic... Continue Reading →
Emotional consequences of job dissatisfaction
During the research for my upcoming novel, I came across a book named “Lost Connections” by British writer Johann Hari. I was listening to the audio book while doing my daily chores. My heart suddenly ached when the narrator announced a new chapter - “Disconnection from Meaningful Work”. I was so overwhelmed with memories that... Continue Reading →
How to stay sane in an achievement-hungry society?
Ambition is only understood if it’s to rise to the top of some imaginary ladder of success. Someone who takes an undemanding job because it affords him the time to pursue other interests and activities is considered a flake. A person who abandons a career in order to stay home and raise children is considered... Continue Reading →
Every child deserves a happy mother
When my daughter Tara was born, I couldn't take my eyes off her for a good many days. She was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen. She was like my little, personal fairy - pristine and miraculous. My whole world started revolving around her. It appeared that it would be ever so. However,... Continue Reading →