Category Archives: Social Message

Legacy

Posted on March 20, 2023 by Bhumika's Boudoir

The universe has been very kind. The last week we got with Papa was meaningful and traumatic. Amma and I got to tell him how much we love him. We asked only once for forgiveness. We had no need for … Continue reading →

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Epiphany

Posted on May 25, 2022 by Bhumika's Boudoir

At 41, I feel buoyant, free, and full of fire. Of course, the fear of the Corona Virus seems to be fading from our consciousness, even as the disease refuses to fade. Traffic is back, violent and full on Bangalore … Continue reading →

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Dynamite

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Bhumika's Boudoir

I cannot tell for certain when I knew I would end up with a career in teaching. Family and friends of the family would say they knew right when I was five and had just started school. My favourite play … Continue reading →

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La vie en Violet: neuvième partie

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Bhumika's Boudoir

My new psychiatrist explains, the first time I meet him, that anxiety and depression are brothers. I smile relieved that at least one of the brothers hasn’t visited. I smile also because I feel it’s propitious that I am with … Continue reading →

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Social Awareness Post: The Great Bangalore Chase to Nab an Uber Thief and Recover an iPhone

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Bhumika's Boudoir

Ever lost anything expensive in an #Uber? You realise this most convenient of apps actually promotes thievery in the guise of some fake privacy policy. Saturday, October 12, 2019, was a good day. I was back at work after a … Continue reading →

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