Category Archives: Baby

For the one who came through me

Posted on October 9, 2017 by

You have turned but eight and already the labels have started – talented, friendly, disruptive, naughty – and be sure, there shall be more. From those who love you and those who don’t care; from friends and acquaintances and sometimes, … Continue reading →

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Selfishness

Posted on December 16, 2016 by

At seven you watch your birthday candles As your father lights each one slowly, Hypnotized by their flickering bright light, Impatient to do it yourself. And I warn you, “Stop or you’ll burn yourself.” At six she wanders boldly in … Continue reading →

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Experiments in writing.

Posted on January 14, 2013 by

I’ve never done this. But there is a first time for everything. So here goes. There was this writing contest announced for all IIT Bombayites. 1500 words. Write in any form you want. Four topics including one I have been … Continue reading →

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An evening at the Bandra Wine Festival.

Posted on November 17, 2011 by

When I mentioned to hubby, rather casually, last Friday morning that the Bandra wine festival was happening over the weekend, I expected the usual – initial enthusiasm, host of phone calls to all the friends asking who wanted to go, … Continue reading →

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Foodie Aside: The bitch in the house – Part 2.

Posted on November 11, 2011 by

From part 1… In the introduction of Bitch Hanauer talks about a book called Flux “in which journalist Peggy Orenstein, after interviewing 200 women in their twenties, thirties and forties, concludes that ‘Women’s lives have become a complex web of … Continue reading →

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Foodie Aside: The Bitch in the House – Part 1.

Posted on November 11, 2011 by

I love not having Internet on my computer. No, seriously. I needed this no Internet break in Kolkata. Because I finally started reading a book that I’ve had with me for a couple of years. It’s been shared with everybody, … Continue reading →

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A note on what’s been happening: Part 2 – Life and food.

Posted on September 29, 2011 by

So we celebrate life. My son completed two years of his and I invited his friends, both children and adult to sing happy birthday with us. My babysitter was back, doing her job and smiling through it too. There was … Continue reading →

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