The Life of Umm

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I don’t wish you joy and happiness…

February 28, 2013

I wish you joy happiness success. No. On second thoughts, I just wish you pleasure and sense of achievement. Joy …

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I hate this advertisement…

February 27, 2013

Yes, this ICICI advt. It encompasses everything that’s wrong with India. EVERYTHING. Stop ‘PROTECTING’ us. Stop treating us as delicate objects. …

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Bandit Queen of Hearts Turns 4

February 20, 2013

… and it’s a whole new chapter of parenting that she teaches me. But she is also teaching all of …

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The Year of Estrangements & The Fear Of Love

December 31, 2012

2012 was the year of estrangement. Several meaningful relationships died in many different ways. Some were smothered to death; some …

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The world may or may not end in 10 days

November 28, 2012

Either way I am happy to be here now. Having said that, with just 10 days left, this is what …

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