For those who don’t know, “Pehli Rasoi” is that moment when a newlywed steps into the kitchen in their new home and prepares the first dish. Pehli Rasoi Meaning For Me I’ve grown up in a typical Punjabi family where guests are treated like royalty – khatirdaari is serious business for us. 😅 And we never …
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In the warm embrace of a grandma (dadima), the world becomes a safer place almost instantly. If you know, you know. 🙂 Like many others, my dadima also came to India from Pakistan during the partition. In one of the conversations that I had with her, she described Pakistan with so much love that I …
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Late at night, when the world sleeps, all artists grapple with the weight of 3 AM thoughts. Am I right or am I right? 😉 In this story titled “3 AM Thoughts”, I try untangling a memory that used to trigger me. I do that by having a late-night conversation with my heart and mind. …
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If I ask which stories spark unparalleled enthusiasm, it’ll be witch stories, especially for kids. Noticed the pun? Thanks. 😛 Now, as a lit major, I’ve devoured mountains and mountains of feminist theory. We deconstructed fairytales, questioned damsels in distress, and analysed the power dynamics of happily ever afters. It was empowering, mind-blowing stuff. That’s …
“I Want To Be A Witch, Mumma” – Witch Stories For Kids Read More »
No short story about life can be as compelling as a touching story that pops out of personal experiences. I usually wear a positive outlook, but it gets infected with doubts, questions, and more doubts. In times like these, a friend is the one who comes to the rescue and knocks some sense into you. …