In this flurry of saccharine sentimentality, we forget to ask a fundamental, uncomfortable question: in India, who gets to choose motherhood, and who doesn’t? Is it a privilege shaped by class?
When we think of the word 'Ma', we picture a woman who fed us, scolded us, and stayed up with us through fevers and fears. More than just a word - 'Ma' embodies the soul of motherhood, a love that is pure, unconditional and selfless.
My mother literally sacrificed her life for the sake of my education and career.
The second Sunday of May is a tribute to the mothers and the essence of motherhood whose compassion, love, resilience and empathy is a warm hug that heals any tired soul.
Today, Sunday, 11 May, is Mothers’ Day. I agree with those who feel that keeping just one day aside, annually, the second Sunday in May, for the celebration of the one individual whom we can take for granted to love us unconditionally is not enough. Every day belongs to our mothers.
For your help, here’s a collection of wishes, greetings and messages that you can send her.
Mothers hold a high position in Indian culture and motherhood has been extensively represented in Indian art. On Mother’s Day, Sahapedia and DAG look at the relationship between mother and child by five modern Indian artists MV Dhurandhar, MF Husain, Jamini Roy, Madhvi Parekh and PT Reddy
If you are wondering what you should give to your mom, here are some innovative Mother's Day gift ideas for you.
