After learning classical dance for seven years, I still didn't feel confident enough to teach it. Instead, I spent years teaching semi-classical and contemporary dance, which both my students and I thoroughly enjoyed. When I became…
When I was very young, around three years old, people used to visit me not because I was cute, but rather before going to their exams or starting any important work. People believed that whatever page…
After five years of learning classical Bharatnatyam, 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 and…
I went to an all-girls school, so I was 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…
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 it was my responsibility to find the best tuition for…
One day during my morning walk, I saw an old man cooking on the roadside. I sat down beside him, intrigued by his simple setup. He lit a fire with a small piece of wood, arranged…
A few days back, I went to get an MRI done for my spine. My daughter accompanied me, although I told her it was no big deal that I could go alone. But the doctor wanted…
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 me…
I started my career in the private sector. Even though my boss was nice and relaxed about hitting targets, there was an unspoken competition among my colleagues. If I didn’t perform well, I would be left…
When I was 23 years old, I was at my second job. One day, a colleague mentioned that our company was going to shut down due to long-standing financial losses. Initially, I couldn't believe it, as…