Shhh!! We don’t talk about the B …. word.

by Sonali Bakshi, 19th of May, 2023 Despite of many reported and more than many unreported bullying cases the fact cannot be denied that with a change in the system and accessibility of unfiltered knowledge through internet and various OTT platforms , the ways of what is termed as ‘fun’ in the name of bullying has evolved too. People have begun enjoying letting down, demoralizing, … Continue reading Shhh!! We don’t talk about the B …. word.

Sukoonwali muskaan

Aaj subah doodhwale ki muskaan dekhkar Mai ekdamse kuch soch me padi, Laga kitna khus hai vo apne kaam se Aur MAI ? Mai yaha multitask karte pareshaan thi khadi? Aakhir usse jyada qualified hu, Kaam ki complexity bhi MERI hi jyada hai, Fir bhi uska chehre muskurata hua Aur subah subah mera motivation jaise AADHA hai?? Bachpan se toh yahi suna Ki mehnat karo … Continue reading Sukoonwali muskaan

I will be your sunshine like you are mine

Today morning he woke up earlier than usual. After finishing his routine chores he dressed up timely in well ironed clothes with neatly combed hair, polished shoes and left with me from home to take the cab. As I sat next to him, I could see that he was ensuring to be on his best behavior today just like every child does on his PTM.(Parent … Continue reading I will be your sunshine like you are mine

Please stop it Maa…don’t pray

It was about 5:30 in the evening on the 6th of December,2012 when she spoke hastily with her mother. “You don’t understand Maa I have too many things on my platter already to handle so don’t emotionally flatter me by this ‘I know beta(my child) you can do it’ stuff whereas in reality, as always you are indirectly expecting me to be as perfect as … Continue reading Please stop it Maa…don’t pray