There are some books that don’t just tell a story — they also act as gentle reflection starters. For me, " Mother Mary Comes to Me"by Arundhati Roy is one of those books. While "Mother Mary Comes to Me" touches on broader themes — political and historical terrains, legacy, and the feminist struggle — what stayed with me most was the mother-daughter relationship and the layers woven beneath it. Even after finishing the book, it lingers. It has stayed with me. Not because of dr

I have always struggled with taking pauses — with resting and feeling safe at the same time . Every break, every slow moment comes with a wave of restlessness, a whisper of guilt: “You’re wasting time. You should be doing something.” Looking back, I can see where this comes from. I grew up in a space where sitting idle didn’t feel okay. Holidays didn’t mean sleeping in a little longer or just doing nothing. The message I received was clear — always use your time productively.

Image for Illustration purpose only Final exams were approaching, and like any diligent student, my son, an IGCSE Grade 9 student, had...