Rachna Singh's Blog, page 4
June 24, 2016
Rachna’sThoughtful Parenting Hacks
Parenting is a difficult job that has bred a million insecurities and equal number of experts giving advice on how to not screw up. It is so important to raise children as wholesome as multi-grain organic bread. Don’t worry – the experts are here to ensure that you bring up a perfect child: with zero […]
June 19, 2016
Feeling (not-so) Young at the Under-25 Bangalore Literature Festival
I am on my way to the Under 25 Lit Fest. Finding the venue, Humming Tree itself is a challenge. No, it’s not in some obscure place. It’s just that I am looking for Humming Bird. Another speaker tells me later she had been looking for Humming Bee. Come on, guys, if you are inviting […]
June 3, 2016
If Harambe were in India…
Why was the Gorilla killed? Kill the parents instead. What would you have done if it was your child? Social media is inundated with debate on Harambe. Indeed, a very sad happening but one wonders if there is ever a right versus wrong in such a situation. Well, the only silver lining is that this […]
June 1, 2016
Letter To My Daughter
Dear Baby Girl, You are in Grade 10 now. The year in which entire families cover their lives with a huge, dark tarpaulin and huddle in fear. ‘Iss saal boards hai, na. No vacations.’ ‘We can’t party. Iss saal boards hai, na.’ ‘No no, she can’t go for a movie. Iss saal boards hai na.’ […]
April 30, 2016
She Refused to Let Life Bully Her
“He’s not a bad person, he’s just too weak”, she stares softly into the distance while talking about the husband who deserted her over 15 years back. She is a beautician-on-call. A very passionate one. Every minute she spends around people is filled with ways with which she can add value to their lives […]
February 12, 2016
February 6, 2016
Rasam Breaks Kasam
This week, somewhere in Tumkur, a 27-year old groom refused to get married because he did not like the rasam served to the guests on the wedding eve. It was his parents who tasted it first and were appalled with the unsatisfactory flavours. Then, they tasted the sambhar as well. That too, was not upto […]
February 4, 2016
My Breast Cancer Diary #21 : Rebuilding Strength and Faith
The first month after chemotherapy ends is like a baby learning to walk. It’s first steps. Every little thing it is able to do is super thrilling. Small, unremarkable things that I could not do for so many months excite me. Like a long drive, paani puri, a lazy day of shopping. I still get […]
January 25, 2016
My Breast Cancer Diary #20: The Last Chemo Dose
Tulika. I have met her only once. At the billing counter of Spencer’s. She is friend’s kid sister. A survivor herself. She has been by my side all of these months. Chatting with me on WhatsApp. Giving advice. Tips. Comforting me. Cursing Cancer. Wiping my tears. Telling me all will be over and when it […]
