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song of the cuckoo bird : a review

By Radhika Kowtha Picked up this book late summer at the library with much apprehension, and it may have been a blessing in disguise as it got me started on reading books again. That’s a plus for a desi author, as I’ve noticed very few can elegantly portray the reality

When Baby Comes Home: Tips to Prepare

By Dale Ho This momentous occasion is often marked by feelings of sheer elation and at the best of times surmounted by fear. You’re now solely responsible for this tiny human being and undoubtedly you have a myriad of questions and uncertainties floating around in your head.  Let’s rewind to

The Hindu Naming Ceremony and Birth Announcements

By Reena Vadehra and Jaee Likhite   As new-parents-to-be, you most likely have your child’s name picked out before his or her birth. But according to Hindu tradition, the Naamkaran (naming ceremony) does not occur anywhere from 12 days after birth up to three months later.   Details of the