There has been something on my mind for a while now.. Life was going like how life goes on, till when I moved to Bangalore some years ago, When I ‘paused’ and reflected And something would keep coming to my mind - ‘ a fulfilling life’ Still does… And more came, Growing awareness of … Continue reading A journey begins – ‘Rozmarra ki Ruhaniyat’
A farmer princess – Adapted version of a Bhili folktale, published by Federation of Asian Storytellers
Had the opportunity to contribute to the storytellers resouncebook published by FEAST of which I am a member, November 2019 http://feast.wildapricot.org/
When did I feel like a mother – from A Jar of Memories, a digital book published by Half Baked Beans
Contributed a short story titled 'When did I feel like a mother' for a motherhood themed anthology ' A Jar of Memories' published by Half Baked Beans Published in May 2020 You can find the book here
Unspoken – From A Jar Of Stories, Half Baked Beans published digital book
Contributed a short story titled 'Unspoken' for an all-women's anthology ' A Jar of Memories' published by Half Baked Beans Published in November 2019 You can find the book here
A letter for Amma
Wrote a story, a letter that 9 year old Akku writes to her mother who is a nurse, on Pratham Books Storyweaver in Summer 2020 'A Letter for Amma' Also, on Women's Web 'Dear Amma, We Are Proud Of You For Taking Care Of The Sick At The Hospital But We Miss You!' https://www.womensweb.in/2020/05/dear-amma-help-sick-hospital-miss-you-may20wk4mad/
O mother I want to go back to your womb
On this Mothers' Day, sharing what I had written for my mother some years ago 🙂 O Mother I want to go back to your womb, The warm and sheltered place…. I want to go back to your womb For then people would love me For just being ’me’, I would be free … Continue reading O mother I want to go back to your womb
Hum Honge Kamyab
Just having a great time as I go down the past, travel the present and dream for the future in this song.... My sister taught me this song in many languages, when I was a little girl, when she returned from her trip to Wardha. Of late, I have been consciously feeling and experiencing the … Continue reading Hum Honge Kamyab
I Wish I’d Known You Better, But I Accept You Wholeheartedly, My Paati
First Published at Women's Web Dear Paati, Someone recently asked me about who in the family inspired me when I was a child. And I instantly thought of you. But I just let the thought pass. While listening to a story about you, my kids, your great grandchildren, ask me about you. Their curious little … Continue reading I Wish I’d Known You Better, But I Accept You Wholeheartedly, My Paati
A Letter To Open Our Minds In Responding To Others’ Pain
Very emotional about this cause on how to respond to others' pain. My written piece on Women's Web (It was first published on Women's Web) Whether you are family, a friend, a health care professional, an acquaintance, or a stranger who comes in contact with someone’s pain, it’s important to learn to respond to pain … Continue reading A Letter To Open Our Minds In Responding To Others’ Pain
A gift for us on my birthday
"Happy Birthday. What do you want from me, my 18-year old bachcha?”, Anupama asked, gently stroking her son’s hair, rousing him from slumber. "I am going to gift us this, Ma". A story that was on my mind in words, Continued on Momspresso
Ramya ponders... 