by Chandrika R Krishnan | Jun 13, 2024 | Articles
There was a recent article in Times of India in the aftermath of Pune Porsche case that we seem to be taking Yes- Parenting too far. When re-visiting some of my old articles, I realized that not much has changed from February 2017 to now. This piece published in...
by Chandrika R Krishnan | Jun 5, 2024 | Fiction
“Shilpa’s concepts are like the muddy waters collected under the subways post a downpour. IX standard would be tough,” the teacher said with all the solemnity of announcing an impending disaster. Shilpa’s and her mother Aarti sat and poured over the mathematics books,...
by Chandrika R Krishnan | May 26, 2024 | My Reviews, The world of printed words
Vidya Sanath’s debut novel, Happily Ever and Never Afters, was a breezy read. Her sixteen stories struck a chord in my heart for they are my kind of writing- a slice of life and you relate to the characters and the plot. The book begins with, Echoes of the...
by Chandrika R Krishnan | May 24, 2024 | The World of visual delight
Korean culture and Indian culture have a lot in common and one of them being the focus on academics and success of children. This satirical drama delineates quite effectively the materialistic desires of upper-class parents in South Korea and how they ruthlessly...
by Chandrika R Krishnan | May 1, 2024 | Poetry
My dad hugged me close, I nestled into his neck. He carried me to the cradle, The pride in his eyes now on my brother. The doorbell rang, Bringing in the guests. All were carrying colourful gifts. They were all for my brother. I cried for attention....
