Navchetna Hindi Magazine

When lockdown changed one's life  Every housewife thinks that she is  doing the most important job of world, taking care of her children and running a home .No doubt ,this job takes an awful lot of time and efforts . This job provides no time to pursue any outside interest. But, raising a f amily is n't a life time job and after the mother is finished raising her family, can't run out of reasons for existence.Otherwise She ais likely to become a burden to her child and family......ISN"T IT ? Himani was my classmate .We did Bechlore degree in Human psychology together .She was socially active ,dedicated stay  home mother of two kids . During lockdown, when Himani suddenly faced problem of getting things done herself ,she began to make more efficient use of her time . She realised, that earlier she used to spend a lot of time fussing around with little things that are not important at all and there is no harm in her beginning to think what her main interes...

MY NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOUR On sunday , I heard some turbulance in the balcony of adjecent flat  . Kartik ,owner of this flat is a forced bachelore . His wife , Sunaina stays in Banglore . I came out ant found Sunaina dusting the balcony windows. It was a pleasant surprise . She told me that she is enjoying herself immensely at her new job as advertising manager and she is satisfied with the amount of money she is making . But ,when I asked her about her family life ,there was an embarrassing silence.She told "I guess there is the one weak spot . In pursuing my carrier I seem to have lost touch with my husband .I am turning 36 next week .There is a huge pressure from my mother in law to plan family .Plus , I have got PCOD due to wrong eating habbits and long working hours .I , actually collapsed on the job one day and landed in a hospital"  . We discussed this situation for a while .I felt pity for this young ,professional girl who neglected her family and endangered her hea...

MY FRIEND LAKSHMI  Minister Narendra Modi    urged people across India to switch off their lights and hold candles , lamps and mobile flashlights at 9 pm on Sunday, April 5, for 9 minutes in a nationwide show of solidarity, to fight the darkness of coronavirus. As the clock struck 9 pm, lights went out in most houses and we gathered in our respective balconies, flashing mobile lights while a few of them lit candles and diyas  .On the second floor of c-Block,I could see a face much brighter than the diya in her hands . It was Lakshmi, my friend. Lakshmi was working in a real estate firm. She left her job when  her daughter was born.Sometimes,she used to get "bored" just running a home .  She always wanted to contribute to the earnings of her family. I remember ,once she told me that "I 'd be proud to teach English in any reputed school and my family would be proud of me too ".  Luckily , she had no health issue also . So , when her baby ...

Sharma uncle from E-Block Around two years back ,our neighbour ,uncle Sharma from E-Block,came to have a cup of tea with my father in law .While serving the tea,I took one look at the tight grim expression around his lips and I could see that he was seriously concerned about something. He said "The Government says that sixty is the right age for retirement .It's all kind of crazy,if you ask me . I'll be sixty three in June and I am not old. I am still good in accounts . I am tired of playing golf , and my efforts at 'social work ' no longer keep me keen and interested. I wish to work again . But who is going to hire a sixty three years old ? " Uncle Sharma got full possession of his time ,with nothing to do with it .He was tired of playing golf,drinking , talking too much about the things he used to do in good old days .He used to miss the income , prestige and the admiration others ,which goes with an important position . We all know that ,b...