A recent tragic chopper crash in Kedarnath left SHASHI DIP bereft of an extraordinary guide and friend, Kala Ramesh Last Tuesday at the punya bhoomi of Kedarnath, a heart-breaking incident happened that jolted not just me, but the entire country....
As she bid goodbye to her beloved Ganpati Bappa, yesterday, SHASHI DIP finds herself dwelling on the message he leaves behind for his devotees Every year, we bid goodbye to Ganpati Bappa, knowing with absolute faith that our most revered...
SHASHI DIP contemplates upon life and says that we must all understand God’s plans for us As we grow older, it is natural to become serious and contemplative. This is especially true of those with a philosophical bent of mind...
SHASHI DIP’s heart is infused with patriotism and gratitude towards her father and our brave freedom fighters, on this, our 75th Independence Day Ever since childhood, the environment in the house has been such that my heart has been steeped...
On the occasion of International Mother’s Day today, SHASHI DIP holds out hope for childless couples, urging them to adopt children to bring joy into their lives Even as the world celebrates International Mother’s Day today, my eyes get moist,...
The Holi that we played with wet mud when we ran out of gulal is etched in my memory forever, as the sweet, immaculate soil connected us all with Mother Earth ― adding a splash of universality were two American...
On the occasion of Basant Panchami (also called Saraswati Puja) today, SHASHI DIP pays a heartfelt tribute to Goddess Saraswati who blesses us with knowledge and wisdom As I start penning this article, Goddess Saraswati is not only bestowing wisdom...
SHASHI DIP stumbles upon a bag full of old handwritten letters and cards, which remind her how abundantly rich and blessed she has been all through her life Recently when I was searching for some files in the loft of...
The girls in an orphanage near my home are a great inspiration ― for, they live so joyously, fighting all odds, seeking no sympathy, eager to give more love than they receive, says SHASHI DIP Every year I celebrate my...
