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Nidhi was born and raised in India, spent a decade in Singapore, now calls London home, but far prefers to inhabit the world of words. Her work has been featured in journals and anthologies including Best New Singaporean Short Stories, Muse India, Out of Print, Pluto, QLRS, Cha: An Asian Literary Journal and Popshot. She has also written two books for children. More at www.nidhi-arora.com
A mom muses on the incredible joys of motherhood, which can also be bittersweet at times. An emotional journey.
I find the underlying premise of the ritual deeply troubling. A festival that represents a sister’s love for her brother is great, but the brother’s vow to protect her? Not so much.
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