Self-exploration

  "Madam I don't need this saree. Please give me a cash bonus instead, I can use it for my children's education." Radha Aunty, house help of my neighbor said remorsefully. But her demands were not fulfilled and she was scolded badly by her employer.   Another high profile lady who threw her maid out because she was demanding an increment, reflects her immaturity.   Why do we treat domestic workers miserably? What is their fault? Just because they are working for us and we’re their employer, it doesn’t mean that they aren't worthy of love and care.   How many of us have food with our house helps?  How many of us will tell our parents that this kind of behavior is unjustified? (I guess very few) Nobody would speak up for them. They themselves don’t demand for their rights as they are helpless. And they cannot afford to lose their jobs because nobody will take care after their families , their kids, if they are jobless.   Ministry of Labour an

I am obsessed with exploring different villages these days. Because it is the best source of cultural history , authentic conversations and meaningful discussions. Also, I really love talking to random people , knowing about their stories , learning from their experiences and sharing my experiences too. So, Day before yesterday I was sitting in my room and was wondering to step out of my house. As it's been long I haven't visited anywhere. After a long self talk one question popped up in my mind. That - " What can be a better option than a village? I will get the most authentic experience there." I randomly googled nearest villages from my place. Then I chose a village namely, Naraina.  (No specific reason behind it). This time I donned the way they do. So, that the respective villagers are comfortable to talk with me and I don't look foreign to them. A better communication is possible this way as feeling of belongingness is there. Well, I traveled via a bus.  (I