Comment on The day I met ME by Rachna Parmar
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Commented Date: 1/22/2013 1:11:48 AM
All the best! Hope your man gets his gift :).
Comment on 10 Syndromes to check before you decide to have a baby by Rachna Parmar
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Commented Date: 1/21/2013 1:02:55 AM
Looks like you have covered all Indians :). On a serious note, having a child is not everyone's cup of tea. They don't come with a return warranty :). And it is a bloody tough, 24X7 job.
Comment on Me and my family by Rachna Parmar
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Commented Date: 1/17/2013 2:20:37 AM
Yay! 400th! Yay once again :). I must have read most of them or all :). And, a nice real tale again. I love how you build nuances and quirks that are so real in your stories.
Comment on Why fear…… by Rachna Parmar
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Commented Date: 1/14/2013 12:56:08 AM
True Bhagya! I have experienced all those days personally. Somehow, my faith is not as strong as yours and so I cannot place myself in someone else's hands. But, I try to derive strength from within, from happy memories and from supportive shoulders.
Comment on Why fear…… by Rachna Parmar
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Commented Date: 1/14/2013 12:56:07 AM
So then, I am indeed thrusting myself in His hands. Makes me feel much better ;-).
Comment on Lonely places, lyrical prose by Rachna Parmar
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Commented Date: 1/14/2013 12:51:53 AM
I haven't read travel writing at all. Somehow, it does not engage me. And, I haven't read Pico Iyer either :). Though I love to read about new places and experience them. It must be in the context of a larger story.
Comment on Lonely places, lyrical prose by Rachna Parmar
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Commented Date: 1/14/2013 12:16:35 AM
I haven't read travel writing at all. Somehow, it does not engage me. And, I haven't read Pico Iyer either :). Though I love to read about new places and experience them. It must be in the context of a larger story.
Comment on ‘On sale’ by Rachna Parmar
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Commented Date: 1/8/2013 1:50:16 PM
You make a very valid point, Bhagya. First of all, it is necessary to curb our own consumption. And secondly it is important to donate. But, that does not mean giving away torn, tattered or stuff that cannot be used. My maid regularly took my kids' clothes for her grandchildren and was very grateful for them. I even gave her my used working washing machine and a computer for her son in 9th standard. Charity is something that makes both the giver and the taker feel good. But, it must(...)
Comment on For better or for worse by Rachna Parmar
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Commented Date: 1/8/2013 1:50:15 PM
Really good post, Bhagyashree! The 4 points you have shared will take us a long way in our own marriages. And, i love the new look of SS :). Wish you a very happy new year as well.
Comment on The Middle Finger Awards 2012 by Rachna Parmar
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Commented Date: 1/6/2013 1:10:50 AM
Great post! Makes me sad that so many people are jerks. I wish the cacophonous media got an award too.
Comment on Cobwebs of the mind by Rachna Parmar
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Commented Date: 1/4/2013 6:18:13 AM
I am dismayed that crime has become so common and that there is no deterrent for these monsters. And this problem has so many angles -- mindset change, law and order, swifter justice, sensitization of police and society and many more.
Comment on Best of Bollywood in 2012 by Rachna Parmar
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Commented Date: 1/1/2013 1:07:10 AM
I have loved all the good movies in your list except Love Shove which I haven't seen. And, most of the bad movies I haven't seen :). I am the smart one; I read the reviews before wasting my time in the theatres :). I didn't like Ek Main Aur Ek Tuu that much. That was average for me.
Comment on Year end musings by Rachna Parmar
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Commented Date: 12/27/2012 9:33:48 AM
I have felt the disillusionment as well. But there are so many more positive people than the negative. And it makes more sense to dwell in the good than the bad. I agree with the philosophy. My blog is always about me and what I want to write and feature. It is never about readership or the number of comments though I am grateful for everyone who reads what I write and interact with me. Blogging is fun. And, you will always have a reader in me :). Wish you happy holidays and a happy(...)
Comment on Guest Post on Rachna’s Blog – The Invisible Wheelchair by Rachna Parmar
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Commented Date: 12/26/2012 12:39:14 PM
Amit, thank you so much for writing the post for me. I am so sorry if you got the impression that I only "liked" the post. I loved it :). Come on! Don't you know by now how much I love your writing and your blog. Your posts are the ones shared by me the most among all bloggers I read, and many can vouch for it :). That said, it is posts like these that find a special place in my heart.
Comment on Delhi is NOT India. Sexual crimes happen all over India. by Rachna Parmar
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Commented Date: 12/26/2012 12:37:48 PM
Well a punishment never solved a problem. A sensitive police force, an attitude that does not blame the woman or think of her as an object to be played or used, a swift judicial process coupled with stringent punishment will all go a long way in helping. And, that would require an all around change beginning with the attitude. In Bangalore I don't drive beyond 9 pm. I have faced numerous leching, intimidation incidents along with groping. I am sick to the gills with the "checking ou(...)
Comment on And We Fail Again by Rachna Parmar
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Commented Date: 12/21/2012 9:29:07 AM
I have a problem with the mentality that says that my indignation is genuine and yours is cacophony! I maintain that every voice spoken against an evil even if on social media adds to the collective outrage and that mobilized both the media and the government to do something. But beyond the outrage, real solutions must be looked at. One of them as you rightly pointed out is teaching our sons from their childhood. More than teaching, it actually flows down from our own behavior that (...)
Comment on It was not just the driver who raped her by Rachna Parmar
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Commented Date: 12/21/2012 7:34:09 AM
Bang on post, Amit. You have covered all the reasons. What more can I say that has not been said. Only one sentence -- I really wish it was Apocalypse :(.
Comment on A book lover’s Narnia by Rachna Parmar
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Commented Date: 12/19/2012 5:42:42 AM
Wow, I would love to be locked up in a bookstore. I loved the lovely libraries in the US. You can be lost for hours, borrow as much as you need, read all periodicals and magazines. It used to be my favorite haunt. These days, in India, I am subscribed to an online library. It is pretty efficient and considering how much my son and I read, it saves me loads of money too :). The way to my heart is surely through a good book! Nice to see you here Deepa. Good choice for a guest post, Su(...)
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Commented Date: 12/19/2012 5:16:17 AM
Wow, I would love to be locked up in a bookstore. I loved the lovely libraries in the US. You can be lost for hours, borrow as much as you need, read all periodicals and magazines. It used to be my favorite haunt. These days, in India, I am subscribed to an online library. It is pretty efficient and considering how much my son and I read, it saves me loads of money too :). The way to my heart is surely through a good book! Nice to see you here Deepa. Good choice for a guest post, Su(...)
Comment on For the one in pain by Rachna Parmar
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Commented Date: 12/18/2012 12:24:25 AM
And that is exactly what a person in pain wants!
Comment on Museum Treasure: Jewellery from Tamil Nadu by Rachna Parmar
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Commented Date: 12/18/2012 12:20:38 AM
These pieces look very interesting and unique!
Comment on Museum Treasure: Jewellery from Tamil Nadu by Rachna Parmar
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Commented Date: 12/17/2012 11:50:36 PM
These pieces look very interesting and unique!
Comment on Sari-nama by Rachna Parmar
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Commented Date: 12/17/2012 1:24:48 AM
An evening gown will not suit a "healthy" Indian woman unless it resembles a tent :). They look great on people with great figures or killing corsets :P.
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Commented Date: 12/16/2012 12:25:15 PM
I am a huge sari fan! You wear a very normal sari yet it beats the shit out of all other garments. No, I drape the sari pretty well without much skin show ;-). And yes, I also can't wear it on a regular basis but do it for festivals and special occasions. You are right about the inconvenience, but I found that the more I wear it, the better I get at handling it.Have you noticed that the Indian sari suits every female body type from the skinniest to the fattest. It is a tragedy that (...)
Comment on Mumbai Lens: The war memorial at Ballard Estate by Rachna Parmar
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Commented Date: 12/15/2012 7:08:26 AM
I have been to this area so many times but never noticed it. You have an eye for detail.
Comment on Mumbai Lens: The war memorial at Ballard Estate by Rachna Parmar
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Commented Date: 12/15/2012 5:17:51 AM
I have been to this area so many times but never noticed it. You have an eye for detail.
Comment on FOOL!! by Rachna Parmar
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Commented Date: 12/13/2012 11:51:14 PM
I have been taken for a ride a few times personally especially by maids. Don't know what to trust or not trust any more :(.
Comment on Association by Rachna Parmar
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Commented Date: 12/12/2012 10:25:56 AM
I agree with the premise of the story. Good company is indeed good influence.
Comment on Naming Namnam.. by Rachna Parmar
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Commented Date: 12/12/2012 6:15:14 AM
I like the name. It is simple, sweet and has a nice ring to it. Liked the way you went around doing it :).
Comment on Hashtag and Tantreshwar by Rachna Parmar
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Commented Date: 12/11/2012 9:20:16 AM
Poor Tantreshwar/! Really the parents need a quick mental check up. And, I must tell you that I watched Talaash today, and I just loved the movie. I seriously could not guess the climax, and it all made sense to me. Thank you for the review.
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Commented Date: 12/10/2012 11:25:32 PM
Amit, I seriously like your name :). My brother was named Amit too but then was rechristened Rajat to accommodate the objections of a close relative. And, it is quite uncommon these days. I remember when I named my elder son, Siddharth, I loved it a lot. The name has become so popular that there is another Sid in his class, one in my younger son's class and you will find them crawling out of woodwork if you yell Sid, Siddhu or Siddharth :). But, I still adore that name. I actually f(...)
Comment on A walk in the sky – 4: Sion Skywalk by Rachna Parmar
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Commented Date: 12/7/2012 9:55:09 AM
And here they build subways that are stinky, scary and a definite threat to women. Just a few days back, a woman was knocked down while crossing a busy road. She did not use the subway early morning because she was scared of unsocial elements. I really wonder who decides about these and then ensures that they are safe to use.
Comment on Some Random lines on a paper by Rachna Parmar
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Commented Date: 12/7/2012 9:47:27 AM
I work from home though that has its own issues but commute is not one of them. How about renting a place close to your place of work. Here in Bangalore, people put their own houses on rent and find a rented place close to their workplace. It is a nightmare on the roads here, and we don't have Metro yet :(. I really hate driving in such crazy traffic conditions :(.
Comment on A walk in the sky – 4: Sion Skywalk by Rachna Parmar
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Commented Date: 12/7/2012 7:54:58 AM
And here they build subways that are stinky, scary and a definite threat to women. Just a few days back, a woman was knocked down while crossing a busy road. She did not use the subway early morning because she was scared of unsocial elements. I really wonder who decides about these and then ensures that they are safe to use.
Comment on Respect the Commode! by Rachna Parmar
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Commented Date: 11/27/2012 1:09:45 PM
I shudder to use public toilets in India. I genuinely prefer Indian toilets in public places. Ugh, the miseries I've witnessed. Train and airplane toilets are the worst. Sometimes, the obnoxious smell that lingers can put a person in an instant coma. Once, a lady was happily passing gas errr.. politicians inside a rest room. It was so funny that I started giggling loudly. Other women also started laughing. You should have seen her face when she came out :).
Comment on Just like that by Rachna Parmar
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Commented Date: 11/27/2012 5:44:19 AM
I have some really weird dreams sometimes that are a relief to wake up from :).
Comment on Tarnished with time by Rachna Parmar
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Commented Date: 11/27/2012 3:51:21 AM
The story is beautiful. Let me add some reality to it. Having your husband around you all the time is not a very good idea. All of us need space and enjoy our domains. And, husband interfere in all our routine things, it does get irritating. Ask me, hubby works from home. And, it has taken us so many permutations and combinations to maintain peace at home :).
Comment on Welcoming the festive season with this bloom… by Rachna Parmar
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Commented Date: 11/24/2012 1:51:57 AM
Beautiful pic! I have both pink and orange ones blooming currently!
Comment on And then the old Tiger died by Rachna Parmar
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Commented Date: 11/22/2012 12:10:00 AM
I just wish that we all stand by each other. Yes cowardice is always the easier way out. But we need to remember that today it is someone else, tomorrow it can be me. Besides, this is a cause worth standing for. Needless to say, a lovely post.
Comment on Bloopers by Rachna Parmar
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Commented Date: 11/20/2012 4:41:16 AM
It happened very naturally when he was curious why birds lay eggs every month. And, I went very naturally from birds to women and then gently inserted why we use sanitary napkins. There was no embarrassment. More often, it is in our own mind than elsewhere, don't you agree!