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Before you start wondering what do I mean by the term 'Maamis', allow me to deal with your concern. 'Maami' is a female who chooses to value and abide by certain beliefs considered to be primitive and archaic by the people of her generation. I must clarify that all such beliefs and value system signify the traits required to walk on the righteous path (as always preached by our elders and parents). For instance, never drink and smoke as they are injurious to health, premarital sex is unimaginable, eating only veg food is preferable and so on. So, these 'Maamis' may earn a good name for themselves amidst our parents but unfortunately their fellow beings look at them in both awe (as they cannot be like them) and disgust (thinking how can anyone be like that). In short, as we term any girl 'Aunty' in common parlance here in north India, similarly 'Maami' is the term used down south. So, having given the backdrop of the story, let me begin the tale o...

It is really amazing how sometimes certain things just strike you with such intensity that it has the potential to change your life forever! Discovering and understanding different aspects of human personality is the most difficult task ever. At the same time, it is all the more interesting. It is similar to the experience of watching a movie or reading a fiction with sudden twists and turns. The takeaway depends on your interest and interpretation. I never thought I would make 'certain' people my friends and would go to the extent of sharing my personal problems with them. But time and again life shows you that it is full of strange uncertainties. So give life a second chance as the grey areas are more than the black or white ones. Just expect the unexpected!

Was Confucious as confused as his name seems to be? Am i the only one who cannot figure out ways to get out of hundreds of dilemmas that I find myself falling into all the time. The subjectiveness of situations drive me crazy. Why can't we have standards made for every thing (I know I am growing insane)! Guilt is one of the resultants of my various actions in varying situations. It comes into existence when I feel I have contributed to harm someone. Even though my intentions were not wrong, the actions culminated into presenting a scary picture. I want to blame others for the sorry state of affairs as an escape route but I know this won't help me. I want to take some burden off my soul by thinking that whatever happens happens for good and that destiny has its own role to play. However, the fact that I let it happen and that I could provide no alternative solution to the problem haunts me. I curse myself for being so helpless, indecisive and closed-minded. But then I love mysel...

My little girl, Ocean's lost pearl Why do you worry, when there is no hurry You will find your way, Free yourself of the dismay Look around, you are not bound This cry for freedom may get you sympathy of some Is that what you want? The world is ready to daunt Let the agony escape when you cry, Let your wounds and eyes dry Keep up the faith, Drowning man just needs a lath A new day will be born A new jewel to be worn From the sorrows you'll elope Till then cling to hope...

Ms. S was a mystery woman. She was one lively woman. Charming face, deep black eyes, dusky beauty - typical south-indian/baung features. She didn't have a nice physique but there was an aura around her. I met her in the bus I used to travel from Noida to Shahdara during my summer internship. When I first saw her, she caught my attention in a crowded bus. I was literally struggling to find some space for me to stand in the bus. She saw me in that state and gave a sweet smile. I returned the same. I thought here was a lady who was quite used to traveling like this unlike me. I didn't pay much attention to her after that. Next day, I saw her in the bus in Shahdara. I instantly recognized her and acknowledged her presence. Even she did the same. I sat besides her and then began our conversation. I realized she was a friendly and warm person. She didn't take much time to tell me all about her family. She was married to a punjabi guy. It was a love marriage. They met through a c...