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Exploring the world of Madhubani
A decade ago, I received a clock from an old employer/colleague/friend as a gift for my wedding. A simple clock in a rustic distressed wooden frame with a madhubani-esque design. Little did I know at the time that it was inspired by Madhubani art. Of all the expensive gifts I might have received during my…
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Deepavali 2020
Deepavali/Diwali is India’s biggest festival. It is our Christmas. It is the festival we wait for all year long. People all over the country and abroad save up to spend lavishly on Diwali every year. Be it on sweets, clothes or fireworks. This is a festival that is grand in every respect. The name literally…
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Amba’s Diwali
Kalpana was loading up canisters with fried snacks. She had been busy with preparing the batter for the snacks and sweets of different shapes, tastes and textures all morning. The smell of oil and incense from the pooja filled the air. A week before Diwali, the entire family was busy with preparations for the grand…
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Our near-encounter with a bear
This is not so much of a post. I love sharing a few personal stories every now and then. And this is a small episode from our lives. A few years ago, my husband and I had gone camping with his brother to Kings Canyon National Park in California. Believe me when I say this…