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There’s a special kind of love that only a Naani can give. It’s not just in the hugs, the stories, or the little nuggets of wisdom she shares—it’s in the food. For many of us, Naani’s kitchen is the heart of our childhood memories, filled with the scent of freshly cooked meals, warm laughter, that…
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For the love of potatoes.
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Maggi. When I was young, this word would fill my day with happiness. It makes me happy today too; but back then, in my childhood it had a different joy. I grew up in the 90s in a middle class family where home cooked food was the norm and outside food was very rarely allowed.…
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Caged: Memories Have Names, written by Gulzar and translated into English by Sathya Saran is not a traditional memoir. It is a collection of poems remembering the people who have affected him and inspired him. From Pablo Neruda to Rabindranath Tagore and from Sanjeev Kumar to his grandson, Gulzar has penned his feelings for everyone…
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The life of a housewife is often misunderstood, with its challenges, intricacies, and complexities often overlooked. In many cultures, housewives have been associated with domestic chores, child-rearing, and creating a nurturing home environment. I have been a full-time working mother and also a stay-at-home mother, a.k.a. a housewife and I can, with my experience, say…
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India, the land of spices, chaos, and endless traffic jams that somehow never seem to bother anyone except you. Whether you’re a tourist, a newcomer, or a lifelong resident, navigating the hustle and bustle of this vibrant nation can feel like you’ve stepped into a real-life version of “Khatron Ke Khiladi” – only with more…
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We’ve all heard the phrase “easier said than done,” and if you’re anything like me, you’ve probably used it as an excuse to avoid doing anything. The phrase itself is a paradoxical gem in the English language, vaguely wise, but ultimately serving as a perfect out; a dream phrase for procrastinators like me. Here are…
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A wise woman once said You are now growing up and you must know these rules,The rules that are invisible but will always envelope you. You will be called equal but you will never feel so,Your equality will depend on the number of chores you do. You will bleed every month and it will be…
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Blurb: Ram, a native of Alleppey, Kerala, relocates to the bustling city of Chennai with dreams of mastering filmmaking and writing a novel. But when he meets Anandhi, a feisty receptionist at his college, his world turns upside down. As Ram and Anandhi’s relationship evolves from animosity to undeniable passion, it sets off a series…
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Before there was Adam and Eve, it was Adam and Lilith in the paradise called Eden. The story, Eden Abandoned is about Lilith and what she went through. Lilith, made by God after Adam, in the same way as He made Adam. The difference between the two: Lilith is more daring than Adam and knows…