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Articles by Akshata Ram
Why Must Girls Give Up Their Dreams, Their Passion After Marriage?
For Polly, music was her life’s breath. Since age four, she was given music lessons, first by her mother, followed by a couple of tutors. Later as a teenager she got herself enrolled in Suradhuni, a reputed music school in south Kolkata. She studied hard, obtained a diploma and aspired to be a professional singer. But all her dreams came to a naught when her parents got her married to a ‘suitable boy’.
When I Met Two Celebrities!
The year 1987 It was a regular sweltering sunny noon at school. I am playing “catcher catcher” with my “friends” aka other tiny people waiting for their parents to pick them up from the gate. I have plump red cheeks, rumpled hair, and dirt on my short navy blue pinafore. My shoes are scuffed and I have sweat dotting my upper lip. There is such a lot to do for a six-year-old between the time that the last bell rings and before your parents come to pick you up. You have to simply run around.
A Tale Of My 2 Mothers, Amma And Ma
Now years later, standing here at her doorstep, I can imagine how hurt she must have been by Amma’s rude behaviour. Brushing aside these troublesome thoughts, I press the doorbell. As the taxi screeches to a halt, I poke my head outside the window trying to recollect the neighborhood I had visited some three decades back. However, to my utter disappointment, it looks as unfamiliar as any new city or a country. I sit back trying to calm my frayed nerves.
The Story Of A Daughter Killed And A Son Saved...
If you can read through the article, you will find the patriarchal stink oozing out for almost a decade in her life, which finally culminated in an innocent 3 month old baby being killed by the person who should have protected her. In my childhood, I would lazily walk up to the door, collect the newspaper and read the headlines. At times if any story caught my attention, I would mark it for further reading in the evening after school. Checking news has become a part of my daily routine.
Yes, I am Raising A Feminist Son!
I still remember the first real discussion about gender I had with my stepson back when he was eight years old. We had just come home from a fair where he had met one of his classmates, and he was telling me about how much he enjoyed her company. “She’s so much fun,” he said, “I really like that she is not one of those Barbie-girls, I really don’t like Barbie-girls.” I was surprised to hear this.
Time Flies, My 6 Month Old Baby Is Now 10 Year Old Big Boy!
January 5, 2022 The 10 year old was excited that he was elected as assistant school leader yesterday, it is about popularity, responsibility and hard-working. Abhraham was chattering nonstop about how he was elected as the assistant school leader yesterday. He was worried a little, as according to the pearls of wisdom shared by his experienced seniors, this meant giving speeches, having impeccable handwriting, error free writing in Hindi, English and Malayalam with good scores to boot .
'Told You, Don't Leave Home After It Gets Dark...'
‘Told You, Don’t Leave Home After It Gets Dark…’ Sneering wolves Emerging out of darkness Faces you never saw, voices you don’t recognize Pushing your way back into your house Because streets are for men Women walk on them only during the day What was the crime? And back into the house, but where was home? Access to someone’s body is access to their soul, to their home but this was theft! To be punished with theft To be punished by theft, of theft, To be punished after theft.
A Flight That Made Me Realize The Significance Of Food!
I visited Bangalore through Air India and during this journey, something caught my attention and I thought to write about it. Food is one of the most important things in our life. It is basically the thing we work for. Keeping aside all the wants and luxuries in life, food is perhaps the most important as it is required for our survival. During my two way trip, I saw my co-passengers wasting food. I am sure we all are aware of how difficult it is to have food onboard.
Dear Siblings, Don't Convey Your Love By Making Your Babies Wear The Other Kid's Dresses
Every day in motherhood is like reading a new book. We never know what it would reveal to us. Exploring is the best phase filled with joy for all mothers. It is indeed like taking the unknown path, but travelling along with your kid gives in more confidence to face whatever may come in the way. “It’s a girl!” I read the WhatsApp message from my bestie Kavya and literally jumped in joy. Her pain and agony for ten long years has finally come to an end.
Sacrificed Emotions
A poem of pain and sacrifice. The author talks about how sacrificing little things made her loose her self identity. Gave life, forgot dreams Lost strength, missed self-esteem Sacrificed emotions, burnt passions They were champions, left her behind Played with her sentiments Forgot her sacrifice She thanked their attitude Which ignited a fire in her And she walked to fulfil her passion with strong emotion She is me and she is you Who always forgets self-expectation.
Why Hybrid Working Is Great For Return-to-Work Mums
Hybrid working is the buzzword today – but is it really the best solution for working mothers? Here’s a very real look! Is hybrid working the answer to the latest talent crunch? But what really was the question? Well, it could be any one of these: How do we successfully retain the dynamic Millennials and Gen Zs? How do we access wider talent pools in the age of the Great Reshuffle? How do we ensure increased productivity in a world where we need our work to reach farther, faster, deeper and cheaper?
Why Isn't Bluey's Mom More Fun? And Dad Always The 'Cool Parent'?
Moms end up being the ‘taskmaster’ while dads get to do the fun stuff. Perhaps it’s just that mom’s funny side gets hidden with all the work she has? My daughter loves company while watching TV. ‘Mama, watch with me’, she always pleads. She doesn’t get it. Screen time is the precious ‘me-time’ for Mama. And I haven’t yet figured out how to tell her. So in this process, we’ve discovered a new series called Bluey which is actually not that hard to watch.
Being A Girl's Mom Vs Boy's Mom- Are They Really That Different?
Daughter’s Mom Vs Son’s Mom. Parenting, especially motherhood, is built on clichés. Deviations to those clichés are frowned upon enough to make one feel guilty. In an environment binding us by norms, how is being a boy’s mom different from being that of a girl? My Son Loved Cars And Also His Dora Backpack! (R says) Yes, it did come as a surprise when my 2-year-old automatically developed a liking for cars and trains without it being imposed on him.
I Uploaded My Daughter's Pics & An Acquaintance Messaged-'Time To Have Another One'!
When I uploaded a photograph of my daughter (currently 8 years old) from her toddler days the other day, my WhatsApp buzzed with a startling message from an acquaintance that read, “Time to have another one!” The message that perhaps was sent with a noble intent, did not really go down well with me as I felt it was invading my privacy. And this was not the first time, unfortunately. I have been advised to plan a second child as my first one was growing up.
Vicky Kaushal Proposed To Katrina With Brownies? Here's More On Katrina, Alia & Patralekhaa's Upcoming Weddings!
In this post, a woman writes about the lessons in marriage from Katrina Kaif’s starrer ad. The right age to marry and the questions put up by people. A woman writes about the lessons in marriage from the Katrina Kaif’s starring Titan ad. What is the right age to marry? Read on! The latest Titan Raga ad featuring the heartthrob of Bollywood and dream girl of every second guy – Katrina Kaif is worth a watch.
When My Daughters Declared To Their Dadi, 'This Is Our Mother's House And It Always Will Be!'
My younger one chirped in instantly, “Why Dadi? Are we not important enough to use it? Ma says that the best things are to be used by us for we are the most precious people in her life.” They say that motherhood is a thankless 24-7 job. They say that you are slaves to your children’s whim and fancy.
"Where Did You Lose 5 Marks?" Indian Parents And Unrealistic Expectations From Kids
There is a cut-throat competition in our educational system, and worrying that their children will be eliminated in the process, parents end up putting undue pressure on them. Indian origin journalist Megha Rajagopalan just recently, was conferred the prestigious Pulitzer Prize with Alison Killing and Christo Buschek for innovative investigative journalism. Shortly after receiving the award, she tweeted about her father’s reaction, describing it as the “Understated Indian dad reaction”.
5 Things That Older Women In A Relationship With Younger Men Want You To Know
An older woman and younger man. Why can’t they be a couple? Why do Indians feel it is necessary for the man to be older in a relationship? Last year, I received a WhatsApp forward before France’s Presidential election. The message took a jibe at the now President Emmanuel Macron, because his wife is 24 years older to him. It then went on to explain how she was a teacher in his school once, and so on. I was left with a bitter taste in my mouth.
Why Does Motherhood Becomes A Penalty For The Working Woman?
Nidhi (name changed), a middle aged mum of two, juggles working in a stressful corporate job plus managing her two young kids. Things were still manageable with just one kid but after the birth of her daughter, she found it very stressful to give her best and is often left with a feeling of utter deject unable to do justice to her kids or job. She would wake up early, cooks breakfast lunch and snacks for her kids and then leaves home by 9 after entrusting her kids to the nanny.
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