The Wait Until Dawn

war in literature

For writers, historic events have a profound impact on their compositions.

Dignity for Domestic Help

domestic help

s it becomes clearer with each passing day how indispensable the services of our domestic workers are to keep the wheels of our lives turning

Atrocious April

summer april summer flower gulmohur

And nature never fails anyone. On some days I’d look out and find a bright bud awaiting the sun’s awakening kiss.

Laugh Your Way Through Life

laughter sense of humour

“Winston, if I were your wife, I would put poison in your coffee.” To which he nonchalantly replied, “Nancy, if you were my wife, I would drink it.”

Brushstrokes of Spring

palash flower spring

Known also as the flame of the forest, this hardy, deciduous tree grows effortlessly even in harsh climates.

A Class For Students

effect of pandemic on students life

‘Man proposes, God disposes,’ is an old adage that has proved true many times. Here it was the virus that upset every conceivable plan humans had etched out for their future.

What’s in a name?

hobbies bird watching

Hobbies  are  one  of  the  most  common  new  year  resolutions the  world  over.  With  an  array  to  choose  from,  there’s  one  for  everyone.  Whether  you  take  up  a  new  one  or  indulge  in  your  favourite  old  pastime,  hobbies  promise  a  mental  escape  from  a  world  fraught  with  uncertainties.  But  so  often  these  very  enjoyable  activities  […]

Freedom to Fall

After the birth of a child, parents themselves take baby steps into parenthood much like toddlers do – unsure and hesitant. Our first instinct as parents is to be protective of our child.

Nature’s Whispers

nature image courtesy https://oecd-environment-focus.blog

nature’s silence alone restores mental and physical balance like none other. But far away from these natural surrounds where most of humanity is cooped up today, the only possible way to experience its ethereal silence is to siphon it out from the surrounding noise.