Category Archives: Women

What is All the fuss about? PN

Posted on September 20, 2020 by padmum

People, and I do not want to include leaders, businessmen and celebrities…are behaving in the weirdest manner in the coronavirus pandemic situation. Like Nero, they are playing rousing marches on violins instead of airing soothing, healing melodies that give out … Continue reading →

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The Virtues And Toxicities Of Popularity–PN’s Take

Posted on May 24, 2020 by padmum

The minute this topic was suggested names and faces that flashed across my mind’s eye were Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Princess Diana from the world’s optics and  Jayalalitha, Hemamalini, Sridevi and many other Indian film stars…all women who have been hugely … Continue reading →

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COMMON ENEMY

Posted on March 28, 2020 by padmum

If you take a room of people and asked them who their worst enemy is, the first reply would be “In-laws”!! The second choice would be “Boss”! Most people begin to think of marriage by envisaging their partner first and … Continue reading →

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DISAPPOINTMENT

Posted on March 6, 2020 by padmum

When life confronts us with disappointments, we can transform them into His/Her-appointments Suja woke up with a start. It was as if somebody had called out to her. It was still dark outside and far away the Muezzin was calling … Continue reading →

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CHANGE

Posted on February 28, 2020 by padmum

Change of outfits and accessories is an important activity in a woman’s daily life. A look at personalities and their Change of Habit!! Continue reading →

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Rhadha—Keeping the Dance Tradition Alive

Posted on July 15, 2017 by padmum

This article was written a few years ago as a cover story for Eves Touch!! Her disciples are celebrating her 75th birthday. Celebrations of Rhadha A dancer who is finally getting due recognition The clear and melodious voice of Rhadha … Continue reading →

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Karva Chauth—when the women fast for the well being of their husbands

Posted on October 30, 2015 by padmum

Karva Chauth is a one-day festival celebrated by Nort Indian married ladies for the health, well-being and long life of their husbands. The fast is observed from sunrise to moonrise on the fourth day after the full moon, in the … Continue reading →

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Right and Wrong

Posted on May 28, 2015 by padmum

The story of Ramayana Sunoji suno, Sunoji suno Hear the epic story of Rama and Sita Rama, Baratha, Lakshmana and Shatrugana Were the sons of Kausalya, Kaikeyi and Sumitra The three wives of Ayodhya’s King Dasaratha Heroic Rama was valour … Continue reading →

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The Disappearing Beaches

Posted on April 30, 2015 by padmum

Swachh Beachside Story It was barely two days after Women’s Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm and with hopes expressed for a better deal for oppressed women. Then TOI came out with a prominent Page 3 story that was anything but … Continue reading →

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The Long And The Short

Posted on April 10, 2015 by padmum

Traditionally, the accepted height differences between a couple is that the man is taller and the woman shorter. My parents were a classic example of this with a foot difference between them. In Indian arranged marriages the first check point … Continue reading →

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