The other day my husband remarked, "Of late you've become so bossy." I told him I was tired of being nice because I never got anything I wanted. The kids keep telling me to stop yelling and I'm like if I ask you nicely you just don't do it, so I have to yell to … Continue reading So I’m Bossy Now
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Womanly Woes
I caught a glimpse of a serial on television the other day. This was the scene - a blind wife throws herself at the husband's feet begging to be allowed to stay with him. Her disability is seen as a major hindrance that prevents her from doing her wifely duties and chores. Well-wishers urge the … Continue reading Womanly Woes
Unleash the Goddess Within
Whenever I think of Goddesses incarnating on earth I fondly remember my grandma. She was a powerful matriarch with an iron staff (or should I say sword?) She was fearless and stood up to most anyone - die-hard patriarchs included - who saw her as a hapless widow. She owned her power. She was kind, … Continue reading Unleash the Goddess Within
The Other Side of Shiva…
Blue and pink. Fairies, princesses, ballet and gymnastics. Legos, pirates, superheroes, cars and trains. Even before they are born, our babies have their whole lives planned out - what color their rooms will be, what clothes they will wear, what toys they will play with and preferred activities and games. We put our babies in neat little boxes … Continue reading The Other Side of Shiva…
The Charge of the Pink Brigade
Tucked away in a remote part of Uttar Pradesh, India, is a firebrand of a woman. Her name is Sampat Pal, leader of the Pink Gang (Gulabi Gang). The word gang conjures up images of mobs of unruly thugs out to create chaos. But believe me this gang is a far cry from that. … Continue reading The Charge of the Pink Brigade
Yo-Yo Feminism and the Unsung Glories of a Die-Hard Housewife…
My mom had this plaque on the living room wall when I was a kid. It read... I'm just a little housewife With dishes three times a day With laundry and cleaning and cooking And toys to put away Now it's not that I mind the housework Or the screaming kids at play It's that husband that burns … Continue reading Yo-Yo Feminism and the Unsung Glories of a Die-Hard Housewife…
Calling All Warriors…
I'm not done saying all that I wanted to say about the treatment of women in India. There's more to the story. It pains me to write about this but someone has to do it. My sincere prayer is that you are moved by my words to take action. I hope and pray that I … Continue reading Calling All Warriors…
Children of a Lesser God?
My blood was boiling all of December. The newspapers were full of stories of rape and abuse of women all over India. It made me sick to the stomach. This was not the India I used to live in. How did we ever get here? Attitude Most mothers tell their daughters to ignore bad behavior or … Continue reading Children of a Lesser God?
Nurturing the Goddess in you…
All you men out there, this one is for you as well. You may have six-packs and rippling muscles and testosterone in your veins. But you still have a feminine side. You have a heart, don't you? That thing that pumps blood and also has the ability to make you feel all warm and fuzzy … Continue reading Nurturing the Goddess in you…
Daring and Different…My Dadima
This post is long overdue. I meant to write this is 2009 and get it published in a newspaper or magazine in Chennai, India. Since that didn't happen I guess I'll have to be happy with this. M asked me the other day - who is your idol? I mentioned the name of my deceased … Continue reading Daring and Different…My Dadima
Punctuate Life 