Happy Pongal

I hear my mother scream my name for the fifth time this morning. "Yes, amma, hang on!" I shout back and make my way to the kitchen. Today is Pongal, and as with any festival, my home is in a state of chaos as we run about prepping for the key rituals of the day. …

To my little girl

My dear little girl, I fell in love with you the moment I saw you. Your father, well, he thinks the sun rises when you open your eyes, and the best music in the world is your laughter. As parents, we have many hopes, dreams and wishes for you. And we also have our secret …