Mrs. Sharma - Indian stories

• Almost Indian 5 years ago I prefer wearing jeans to a saree, though I haven’t even tried one. I have never put sindoor (red vermillion powder) into my hair partition or worn red dot of bindi between the eyebrows like Indian wives do. Tall and fair, grey-eyed with curls cascading over shoulders or loosely gathered into a...
• The winter that changed my life 6 years ago In the quiet of winter night, you could see the snowflakes dancing in the yellow of dimmed street lights. The largest outdoor book market of Kyiv, Petrivka, was bustling. Frozen and lost amidst crowded stalls, I was looking for Christmas presents with a friend. If someone told me back then, it was...
• Marianna Sharma: a digital ambassador for happy and peaceful life in India 7 years ago Adjustable beautiful individual from Ukraine, who came to India for spiritual experience and found love for life. Staying and working in Pune with her Indian husband, finding balance between eastern and western culture she perfectly fits in as non-Indian Indian wife role. Meet Marianna Sharma, a...
• Beyond words 7 years ago “What about Apple?” – she would drop me a line on Facebook. A few minutes later and few messages more, our plan is ready. I’ll take the car early afternoon, pick up Ameeta from home and drive to one road in Aundh with all our favourite places – Apple, Starbucks and Crossword. An hour in...
• Togetherness 7 years ago Trying to finally wake up, still in the bed, I inhaled jolting flavour of black coffee without sugar. It took few minutes to persuade myself to make a call. I dialled the number when confidence in my voice increased. Mother-in-law picked up the phone in a while. “Happy Anniversary!” – I...

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