They donned their caps and stood in attention, their chest swelled in pride. Some were as young as 22, a few were older. They came from diverse backgrounds, different states and cultures.A few were mums, leaving their tiny tots behind in the care of family had not been easy but they knew there was a… Continue reading Creating history #FFFAW #FlashFiction
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The circle of Gratitude- September
I first read about this amazing blog hop Gratitude hosted by the effervescent Vidya Sury and was keen to participate. With the limited time I have for blogging amidst my tight office schedule and a toddler at home, I couldn’t join. But I always felt writing this post is going to be such a wonderful… Continue reading The circle of Gratitude- September
Living Apart Together -FridayFotoFiction
Anaisha and Arvind were silent today, their eyes did the talking. A few unspoken words on the tip of their tongue, memories of the last 7 years of courtship and marriage, a silent fear which ate them up- Long Distance was not easy. One year down the line- who knew if the flame of love… Continue reading Living Apart Together -FridayFotoFiction
Mommy’s Days Out #WriteBravely #WriteProBlogger
I am participating in The Write Tribe Problogger October 2017 Blogging Challenge. The prompt for today is Terminal. While the interpretation of the this prompt can be several things, I choose the literal one “Airport Terminal”. I couldn’t think of a better way of expressing my emotions as I sit and type this post in the International Terminal… Continue reading Mommy’s Days Out #WriteBravely #WriteProBlogger
The bad boss syndrome-Beat it, now #WriteProBlogger #WriteBravely
A good friend once told me – People change jobs not so much because of the company, pay or facilities but most often due to people. This thought struck a chord with me as I reflected upon my corporate journey for the past 10 years. I always looks back at my initial days as a… Continue reading The bad boss syndrome-Beat it, now #WriteProBlogger #WriteBravely
Here’s why I am the Badass Woman@work
I opened the Sunday Times to devour its contents hungrily- one of the perks of the weekend is being able to read the newspaper leisurely as against a weekday when I am in a mad frenzy with the toddler tugging my dress and me trying to scan the front page, the business section and the… Continue reading Here’s why I am the Badass Woman@work
Role Reversal #FridayFictioneers #FlashFiction
I couldn’t focus on work.This was a big decision we had taken.The stakes were high. In a society where a mother is considered a primary caregiver- we had chosen to defy these rigid norms.After my 4 months paid maternity break,I was back at work. As a Director and a stellar career which I loved, I… Continue reading Role Reversal #FridayFictioneers #FlashFiction
Its time that we don’t have- #FFFAW #FlashFiction
Damodar Uncle was a busy man- a rich, ambitious, talented man who was busy travelling the world and making millions of dollars.Everyone envied him- a palatial house,the best cars,a happy wife and kids and a stellar career. His wife Savitri had just one complaint- spend time with me and the kids. But it was always… Continue reading Its time that we don’t have- #FFFAW #FlashFiction
The forced solo trip which changed my life
Solo trips is the buzz word- Almost every second day I come across an article on the net or newspapers talking about how everyone must take a solo trip. I meant to write about my own experience which wasn’t really about a solo trip on my bucket list that I finally went on but rather… Continue reading The forced solo trip which changed my life
Tête-à-Tête with Basamma #WTFOW #WriteBravely
The one person whose role was restricted to washing utensils and sweeping/mopping the house- in the past only a few who could afford having a maid hired her. The scene has changed drastically. You will hardly find a single household who doesn’t employ a maid. From cleaning utensils and sweeping/mopping and washing clothes, she has… Continue reading Tête-à-Tête with Basamma #WTFOW #WriteBravely
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