Jealousy
Many years ago, I asked my friend, “What makes you feel secure in your marriage?”She replied, “I have full confidence in my husband.” And then she asked me the same question.Even I was surprised by my…
Practice Makes Perfect
After seven years of classical dance training, I didn't feel confident enough to teach it. Instead, I spent years teaching semi-classical and contemporary dance, both of which my students and I thoroughly enjoyed. When I became…
The Seed of Fear
When I was around three years old, people would visit me not only because I was cute, but also before taking exams or starting any important work. People believed that whatever page I opened in their book…
Dancing Alone
After five years of learning classical Bharatanatyam, I decided to choreograph a bhajan for the first time. It was a challenging process- each line of the song required hours of thought to feel its essence, to…
Chasing Beauty
I went to an all-girls school, quite unaware of the world of boys. After finishing school, I enrolled in a computer course. There, I experienced a new emotion: attraction to boys. However, since I wasn’t used…
Tuition My Confusion
When my daughter entered 11th grade and chose science, the pressure was immense—not on her, but on me. How would she manage these difficult subjects? I felt responsible for finding the best tuition for physics, chemistry, and…
Oh Fearless One
I went for a walk in the park. I saw a pigeon on the ground that could not fly. People kept water and lots of food near him, but the pigeon wasn't interested. I saw two…
Distant Relative
My grandfather loved his sister. Every weekend, he took us to visit her home. I enjoyed playing with his sister’s grandsons, but did not like their father, my uncle. He always made fun of my sisters…
Sarkari Naukri (Government Job)
I started my career in the private sector. My boss was supportive and not overly strict about targets, yet there was an unspoken competition among colleagues. Everyone wanted to grow, prove themselves, and move ahead. I…
My Residential Colony
When I first saw my rented apartment in a residential colony, I liked it immediately. It was a 50-year-old house, but what made me agreeable was, I could connect with it. It was pretty cool from…