Mere Paas “Maa-si” Hai: Do We Thank Our Almost-Mothers Enough?
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Mere Paas “Maa-si” Hai: Do We Thank Our Almost-Mothers Enough?

Mothers are a separate species, the collective reason for a warm, comforting glow in the lives of so many of us. But after I lost my mother, I found pieces of her in other women in my life. Some of them look like her, some of them sound like her, and I realise that my mother continues to live and look after me through all these “maa-sis”.
How an Indian Mother Celebrates the Monday After Mother’s Day
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How an Indian Mother Celebrates the Monday After Mother’s Day

Much has been said about motherhood. “Motherhood is divinity” – I suppose that can be debated. “Motherhood is a job you can never quit” – True that. “Motherhood is a responsibility? – Hey, preaching to the choir, here! But to me, here’s what it really is: Motherhood means you are never alone in your thoughts.
Help! My Kid Is A Boss and I’m A Hapless Employee
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Help! My Kid Is A Boss and I’m A Hapless Employee

My kid, or kids in general, are pint-sized entitled beings who think they rule the world as well as the people in it. They are simultaneously both difficult bosses and clueless clients. They throw tantrums and dismiss efforts, leaving me with nothing but a migraine. Unfortunately, there is no leaving this office and no smoke breaks. My kid will rule over my life forever.