Our most revered festivity is here again , Yet, subdued tones pervade the air .....
Festivals
Unlearning The Learnt
Diwali Amid Pandemic Pause Published in The Asian Weekly, Diwali Edition
The Rakhee Thread
Threads of Love bond them together. Threads of unity hold them together.
Hold On! Santa Claus
Mum's with young girls must read this:
When my daughter said she didn't want to sit on Santa's lap, I realized how problematic this holiday custom is
Jingle Bells!
Shubh Deepawali
The five day festivity period called Diwali or Deepawali is a celebration for various reasons .
Flaunt the Fire
The usage of fireworks then and now.
चॉंद पूनम का
कान्हा संग मिल, अठखेली करता
गोपियों संग यह रास गरबा करता
Raksha Bandhan
The Hindu festival of Raksha Bandhan signifies the bond between brothers and sisters. Miles apart at times, the Rakhee thread depicts the closeness and inseparable relationship of siblings.
My Santa turned into a Man
The image of Santa Claus being a male was quite different from a child's memory of his kiddy days.
