Masala and Magic (Inclusion is in good taste )
Twenty years ago, if you were a vegetarian traveling to the United States, it was slim pickings. If you ate eggs, you got your protein through omelettes and quiches, but if you were strictly veg, you ate a lot of French Fries and grilled cheese sandwiches. If you visited people in their homes, chances are […]
Special Quota for a Special Baby
The amazing story of “Train Bai”, the premature baby born in a bathroom on a running train yesterday was read and discussed around the world. The tiny infant slipped down the toilet drain and landed on the railway tracks below only to be rescued, apparently unharmed, a few hours later and reunited with her parents […]
Change is Often Slow
Change is often slow by Paula Hughes Change is often slow, sometimes so slow it seems that nothing is happening at all. We have all experienced that feeling of shock on seeing other people’s children after a long time – How they’ve grown! We notice instantly because our memory of them has remained static while […]
Arun’s Toy Story: The Sequel
Last week I shopped for toys. Maybe you remember how successful my little spree was: I returned home from Delhi on Friday afternoon. That night, I assembled. (Don’t miss the empty wine glass, without which . . . ): While assembling, I had plenty of time to think. I had even more time as I […]
Why I Hate Vodafone
A few months ago, I switched my pre-paid cell phone connection to a post-paid. This seemed like a major step to me, proof that I was here to stay, a well-established adult with a fixed address and a long-term plan. It seemed serious and mature, like owning a house or investing in a retirement plan. […]
What Corruption Means
So many of us are simply breathless with the amazement of the last few days. The clarion call against corruption sounded by Anna Hazare followed by the stirring and full-hearted response from one end of the country to the other . . . it’s been inspiring and uplifting. It feels like a New Age, a […]
Catch Them Early!
Most people are fascinated by multiple births. Twins, triplets, quads – so exciting! But to obstetricians, pediatricians and other child development specialists, multiple births spell trouble. A woman expecting twins is by definition a high-risk mom; the more babies, the higher the risk – both for the mother and for the babies. So when Shefali […]
Tis The Season . . .
School admission time rolls around faster every year. For some reason, I am besieged each March/April with requests for help from parents desperate to get their children into School X, Y or Z. I am not influential and nobody owes me any favors, so I’m not sure why people keep coming to me. The word, […]
In a Special place
Deccan Herald, March 5, 2010
