The Curse of ‘Ought’

The Curse of ‘Ought’

From the time we can comprehend and follow some instructions and even before we are able to speak, we are pulled into a ‘world of ought’. The ‘world of ought’ consists of rules, regulations, rights and wrongs. You should not suck your thumb. Girls don’t sit like this....
The Corporate World – A Cynical View!

The Corporate World – A Cynical View!

Whether you have had the chance of experiencing corporate life on your own or not, you are surely familiar with some of the common characteristics of leading such a life. Interestingly, I have observed that the view of this life is fairly different among various...
Things I Would Like to Tell My Daughter-In-Law

Things I Would Like to Tell My Daughter-In-Law

The main reason why I wanted to write this letter is because I do not have a daughter and so many things that I would have told her, I have no one to tell. There are other things I tell my only son in the hope that he will be happy and spread happiness too. While that...
Just Being

Just Being

This one is based on a conversation that seems to keep popping up of late every time I meet someone. Interestingly, it is happening with new people that I meet and older acquaintances that I meet after a gap. The former wants to know – So what do you do? The latter...
Feminism Gone Wrong

Feminism Gone Wrong

Women’s right, women’s liberation, or equal rights for women are topics that have been among us for many years. The demands of women have changed over time and the manifestations of the protests have taken many forms. This topic, however, seems to be a favorite among...