Duggu (Hrithik) is only 2 years younger to me but he would always behave like a protective older brother. He was extremely shy and reserved with others but with me he would always land up having his way. We would fight so much that my mom didn’t know if it was normal (being the only child herself), she would actually call her friends asking them…
I had read a quote somewhere that remained with me forever… “We all enter this world crying. Laughter is something we have to learn.” So I decided that I will never spend my life overlooking Happiness, I shall rather create it in every possible way, every day. Happiness for me comes in small and simple things of life. I can find myself smiling at a funny…
Cervical cancer has been called a silent cancer because symptoms often are not present until later stages. The medical association has been emphatic about how important it is for a woman to get regular pap smears. From a holistic point of view, it may also be important to get medical testing if you suspect your body may be harbouring imbalance to the point that cancer…
Being the first grandchild I was pampered by both my paternal and maternal grandparents. I was doted by all equally. Talking about my grandparents, you must know that I never met my paternal grandfather Roshan lal Nagrath, I have heard that he was a great human being and lived his life to the fullest. He was one of the greatest music composer and yet never chased…
Challenges in life can go beyond just being about physical and materialistic aspects, it can have psychological manifestation and depression is one of the most common issues that we are dealing with. It’s just that some seek help while others live in denial. I have known depression closely and have dealt with it. I learnt of my depression when I started feeling sad, low and…
The bond between a father and daughter is special. A daughter will always be her Dad’s little angel… whether she is 4 or 44 years old. A father is ever protective of his daughter and likewise she always looks for his qualities for the man in her life. My bond with my Papa was nothing like it is today. The warmth and the laughter that…
Tuberculosis Meningitis is one of the more serious forms of TB. Typically, TB bacteria are spread through air droplets; once you inhale them they enter the lungs (which is also the most common site of infection). In individuals with low immunity the bacteria can either cause lung infection or spread through blood to various organs of the body. In my case it affected my brain….
One of the most important relationships a daughter ever has is that with her mother. It’s a special bond that spans the years based on trust, love and friendship…two hearts beating as one. In my case too my mom means the world to me. She is the one I trust completely. She is the one I can share everything with… all my emotions, my secrets,…
Early this year (27th January 2018, to be precise), I was diagnosed with severe (almost near fatal) kidney infection (Emphysematous Pyelonephritis) which meant hospitalization immediately. But my consulting physician Dr. Abhishek Bhargav, who knows my medical history, was absolutely against me being hospitalized because he feared that it would put me through depression as it has been the case with my past illnesses. He felt that while treating my ailment at home would no doubt be a difficult task, but tackling…