As I was doing some research on Gender Inequality for a project submission, I came across the UN website where I learnt that “October 11th is celebrated as the International Day of the Girl Child.” It was started by the Ministry of Women and Child Development and the Government of India in 2008. In 2019,…
Author: flowingthoughts
Blender and Blending…
Talking about buying a blender, there are so many options in the market that after seeing ten brands, one usually wonders ki ab kaunsa buy karein. So I assume we all narrow down our needs and make a decision of what to buy. In the same lines, have we ever thought about how we blend…
L.E.G.O – Beyond Blocks
Just for a little information, The name ‘LEGO‘ is an abbreviation of the two Danish words “leg godt”, meaning “play well”. The LEGO Group was founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen. When one has a baby in his/her arms and no longer has kiddo turned 3, we are looking for safe and sturdy toys and play…
The New Normal
The Covid-19 pandemic has given us memories to cherish or learnings to ponder. The “New Normal” norm is been discussed all around the globe, adhered to and as a matter of no choice been gradually accepted and has been a part of our lives. From lockdown restrictions to vaccines and re-opening of schools etc, guess…
M.i.n.d.f.u.l. Programming
Of late : “Teach your daughters how to slap in public and break a leg. Gol Roti can wait.” has gone viral on social media. (In short, it means teach your daughters to be strong in all areas so she can defend herself. Cooking can wait.) Leaving the chaos of the pandemic alone, the rising…
Coffee Pot
Bitter, the better. Mmmm a freshly brewed mug of early morning coffee is simply just hypnotic. Coffee – it’s heady scent responds to the brewed pot in a way one cant express. Just adore it. With thousands of coffee brands available in the market, it has proved health benefits when consumed in correct proportions moderately….
The perfect birthday gift
Lots of good reads out there about introspection, happiness, EQ, etc etc. But NEVERTHELESS, birthdays are special. That one day can cheer any poor or rich. It is just a feeling of being special. It is all about “YOU”. It is YOUR day. Often celebrated in numerous cultures and in traditional or modern ways, we…
Inheritance – A gift to oneself
My birthday bells start ringing 6 months prior to the month of August (my bday month). The reason is the excitement and planning that is done by children. By the time the B-DAY arrives, I am almost quite familiar to what it’s gonna be like, except a few secrets I would not know. I have…
Good Reads
“Be a rainbow in somebody else’s cloud” As the saying goes, we came across this tiny little inspiring book “The little book of comfort” by Ruskin Bond. Kids like to listen to a bed time story or read a bit before they actually kick onto bed for a goodnight’s sleep. Having read and seen too…
The power of imagination
Creativity, Innovation, Ideas, Invention, and Imagination are familiar words that are inter-connected. When I think of these phrases, the ever famous J.K Rowling’s popular series of Harry Potter comes to mind. Stepping out beyond the usual and the unusual, flying on a broom or being wizardly is all portrayed as a fantasy in these wonderfully…