http://www.dnaindia.com/ dnaindia.com delivers news and information on the latest top stories, sport, entertainment, business, technology, Mumbai, India, world and more. en-us COPYRIGHT @ 2012 DILIGENT MEDIA CORPORATION LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED XML::RSS Fri, 25 May 2012 14:10:39 GMT Fri, 25 May 2012 14:10:39 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/syndication/ 10 http://www.dnaindia.com/images/logo_dna_rss.gif http://www.dnaindia.com/ 31 88 dnaindia.com delivers news and information on the latest top stories, sport, entertainment, politics, India, World and more. http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_when-mom-takes-a-vacation_1691182 http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_when-mom-takes-a-vacation_1691182 Just last week the world and all mothers celebrated Mother’s Day. How did my house rise to the occasion? For one, it was a Sunday, so for me there was no haring around to get things done. Sun, 20 May 2012 03:45:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_two-much-not-at-all_1676038 http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_two-much-not-at-all_1676038 The ides of March bring heat waves that make the city’s winter chill a sweet distant memory. But, there is a pleasant warmth in my home as both kids are together for the break. Sun, 15 Apr 2012 04:05:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_home-alone-on-a-holi-day_1660795 http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_home-alone-on-a-holi-day_1660795 To rework a popular saying, when a baby is born a mother becomes a mother for the rest of her life. Sun, 11 Mar 2012 03:00:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_shraddha-jahagirdar-saxena-early-morning-madness_1646039 http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_shraddha-jahagirdar-saxena-early-morning-madness_1646039 The morning wake up time has changed with the passing years, the breakfast and level of involvement in the child’s getting ready routine has changed. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_shraddha-jahagirdar-saxena-a-new-year-letter-from-mum_1629761 http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_shraddha-jahagirdar-saxena-a-new-year-letter-from-mum_1629761 Can you believe that in just a week, all of us will be welcoming the New Year? It seems to have sped by so quickly! Sun, 25 Dec 2011 02:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_shraddha-jahagirdar-saxena-for-them-twos-definitely-company_1614927 http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_shraddha-jahagirdar-saxena-for-them-twos-definitely-company_1614927 This month had another landmark in our lives a birthday, but no small one this, for it was exactly 21 years ago on an early morning in November that I embarked on my journey of parenting, when Aakanksha entered our lives. Sun, 20 Nov 2011 04:15:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_shraddha-jahagirdar-saxena-of-mums-and-maids_1599328 http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_shraddha-jahagirdar-saxena-of-mums-and-maids_1599328 A maid — call her bai, ayah, maushi or what you will — is often treated on par with members of the family so that she does not migrate to other households. Sun, 16 Oct 2011 02:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_shraddha-jahagirdar-saxena-the-thread-that-binds-siblings_1578028 http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_shraddha-jahagirdar-saxena-the-thread-that-binds-siblings_1578028 Today, friends have taken over and how! Our offspring are often glued to the phones, stuck to the computers and have turned the TV remote into an extension of their bodies. Sun, 21 Aug 2011 02:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_for-a-mother-some-things-never-change_1561702 http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_for-a-mother-some-things-never-change_1561702 The desire to be independent comes naturally to children when they grow up. Often these moments come up unexpectedly. Sun, 03 Jul 2011 09:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_mama-mafia-to-the-rescue_1535437 http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_mama-mafia-to-the-rescue_1535437 This is specifically for all moms out there who will, in their mind’s kitty, find similar experiences. Over 20 years of motherhood has left behind crystal clear memories in my kaleidoscope. Sat, 23 Apr 2011 21:11:00 GMT