Navaka
Childhood Reminiscence
One thing I love the most about India is the community, (and the food of course). Ever since I was 3 years old, I remember going...
Holi Hai Bhai Holi Hai!
As spring draws nearer and the sun starts shining on the plants again, waking them up from their wintry slumber, I can’t help but...
Gain an Hour, Lose an Hour
The very first year I moved here, I was surprised when one day, suddenly, the sunset had gone an hour earlier! I was confused on what had...
Mother Tongue – A Lap Language
I never realized the power of my mother tongue until I was 10. I grew up listening to the Marathi and Hindi languages, as they were the...
Uniforms- To Have or Not to Have
What would your reaction be if your school suddenly decided not to have any uniforms and the students can wear whatever they want (with...
The World of Libraries!
One of the first things that connected me to USA just after I had moved, was the library. When I was little, my parents would read to me...
Cricket- A Game That Unites a Nation
Cricket! Hmm, what can I say about this sport? Actually, for me, it’s not just a sport. It’s a community, an opportunity for loved ones...
Bollywood- Bas Naam hi Kaafi Hain!
My love for Bollywood movies started when I was just 6 or 7 years old. Though, surprisingly, it didn’t really kick off until the lockdown...
Grandparents are like air. You cannot see it, but you know they are always there
Today, I want to take the time to talk about my grandma (Nani, my mom’s mother). Growing up in an Indian household, I was used to being...
Hello World!
Hi everyone, I go by my virtual name Navaka. I am a girl from two worlds. My idea behind starting this blog is comprised of a lot of...