Shilpa Roy Kota
Parenting Stories (and more) from the desk of an imperfect parent
Category: Thoughts and Quotes
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Successful relationships are not about making all partners win equal number of times. Successful relationships are about how hard you try to make all partners win at the same time.
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When I open my Facebook each day, I am flooded with messages which are focused on self help. Business leaders, spiritual gurus, philosophers are all constantly teaching us to be proud of who we are, no matter how ugly, weak, powerless we might be. We are taught to love ourselves first, only then we will…
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The festival season is here. Lights, sweets, and flowers usher the festive spirit in our hearts and homes. We praise God for his wisdom, strength and patience. We thank Him for his numerous blessings and add a few more things in his To Do list as we submit our wish list to him. Last but maybe the…
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A dark night, drizzling rain, shining lights on the road and speeding traffic were all enough to make me a little scared of crossing the road. A few hesitant steps into the traffic and a hand reached out to me from behind. As the hand tightened around mine and tugged me forward, my heart filled…
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There comes a time in life when you move on to the other side of the line. At this side of the line, you find yourself as the jury of the same contests you once worked so hard to win. You stand in applaud for others, no longer caring if anyone applauds for you. You…
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Bollywood plays a vital role in defining the sense and sensibilities of people in India. After all, it is the biggest forms of recreation for the entertainment starving 1 billion people. The film industry, in this context, holds a lot of power in its hands. It can use this power to nuture values and ethics…
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99% of us out here are extremely capable of surviving on our own. Yet, 99% out of this 99% choose to find that one person in life who makes the feeling of dependence irresistible.
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I think I can make a generic comment on behalf of working mothers: While others look forward to going back home, after a long day at work, we look forward to going to work after a long winding morning to catch up on our peace of mind. No matter how crazy work is, it will…
Shilpa Roy Kota 