Mother’s Day: A letter to dear mother to say thank you
The Hindu
No matter the age, we all share deep bonds with our mothers and which only go from strength to strength with the passage of time. Six people settled abroad pen their thoughts in a letter to their mothers in India, to say why moms need to be celebrated
Yes, I will get you Estee Lauder’s anti-wrinkle serum when I come home next. The last time I spoke with you on video call, you looked perfectly beautiful to me. When I see you in your starched cotton saree with your golden-rimmed spectacles, hair neatly tucked into a bun, I feel relieved that despite the chaos outside, you still remain the same. You are my constant. You give stability to my world. I know you can’t go to Barua aunty’s house for your afternoon tea, you can’t wear your lovely paat silk mekhela chadars to weddings, you can’t even bargain with the vegetable vendors peacefully! But I am proud of you for going through this period of isolation with patience and resilience.Podcasts have become our best friends, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. Whether you are cooking, sketching or going on an evening walk, there is a show that matches your mood. From horror tales to informative conversations to just two friends talking about anything & everything relatable, podcasts have become a part of our lives unknowingly. Over the years, more voices have joined this audio landscape and filled it with stories that resonate with our lives. Podcasts serve as a reminder that everyone has a story worth telling and listening to!