I am a doctor and unlike the Facebook frame I am not glad that I am at work. I would too like to #staysafe #stayhome. Yet, I will not leave my duty and stay put till I can. It's totally unsafe to work because most of the hospitals have reduced manpower, lack of resources especially … Continue reading Musings of a Doctor
Is Humanity lost ?
When I first moved to Dubai 5 years back, I was so scared of how I would survive here. I had never covered my head, what if I will have to wear an Abaya was a constant worry at the back of my mind. Coming here changed all my preceptions of the religion, culture or … Continue reading Is Humanity lost ?
Has Capitalism destroyed Family life??
If I compare our lives to our parents generations, we lead much more stressful lives. Coming from a small town, I had always seen everyone return home by 5.30. There was a significance of having evening prayers at 6pm. It was because everyone would be back home. Haven't we heard time and again," A family … Continue reading Has Capitalism destroyed Family life??
Reputation or Morals !!
Neha was bubbling with anger as she reached the office. The collateral was the poor peon who had cleaned her table. My seat is the one besides her. I kept watching her for an hour. She couldn't locate the file right in front of her, and for that she blasted everyone she could. Her face … Continue reading Reputation or Morals !!
I don’t like the word Feminism anymore !!
I used to call myself a Feminist. I would feel irritated by the so called prejudices we have to face in the name of tradition in the patriarchal society we live in. However, over the years, I have found it's the females who back bite a female. Whether it is marriage, home or office, the … Continue reading I don’t like the word Feminism anymore !!
Why cheat ?
My heart is little heavy as I pen down my feelings today. I met an old friend while coming back from work. We had never been the kinds to call each other daily, but whenever we did we started from where we left last. It had been many days, as usually happens when you get … Continue reading Why cheat ?
Kanjak Puja (Kanya Puja)
The kitchen had been cleaned night before. Next morning, food would be prepared for the "Goddess, Durga Ma" They had fasted all 8 days for the prosperity of the family. No onions, no garlic was touched in the 8 days. Anju had convinced her husband and son not to touch Alcohol and meat in these … Continue reading Kanjak Puja (Kanya Puja)
Book Review : The Race of Maggots
Title of the Book : The Race of Maggots Author : Dr Sweety Shinde. Even before this book had been out, I had been waiting for its release. The reason for it is the author, Dr Sweety Shinde, who has been a mentor for me not only in pathology but also in my journey as … Continue reading Book Review : The Race of Maggots
Home is where the Heart is!
If you missed the story before One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Hey Neha! This morning I woke and found two mails in my Inbox, one from my little prince and the another one from his Dad. I am pleasantly surprised. You want to know what they said? Here it goes! Dearmost Mummy, I am … Continue reading Home is where the Heart is!
Tale of Pregnancy
I couldn't stand on my feet even. My legs and feet were already swollen up, and walking a few feet would make me realize my plight. To add to it, the head never stopped throbbing. It was 8th month only and I could not sleep uninterrupted for more than 1 hour at night. Either I … Continue reading Tale of Pregnancy
The Vagabond 