Sharvaree Pawar
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Moving Bases
Image: Saifee Art, Unsplash What is ‘home’ when your address changes every two years? When your bed is temporary, your neighbours rotate, and your children learn to say goodbye almost as often as they say hello? For military personnel, home is rarely a fixed location marked neatly on a map. Instead, it becomes something more…
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Top 10 plants to bring life to your home
Image: Vadim Kaipov, Unsplash Did you know that you are not the only one living in your home? No, we’re not talking about insects; we’re bringing plants into the picture. We often get plants to make a house seem like a home. While they may not be pets, they can be just as comforting; they…
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From Diyas to Doorsteps
Image: Manoj Kumar Kasirajan, Unsplash In Indian homes, belief rarely announces itself loudly. Instead, it lingers on small instructions passed down through generations. I have grown up being told not to cut my nails after sunset, not to leave shoes upside down, and not to light a lamp in the evening. These house-related superstitions continue…