MAADHYAM

From Innocent Play to Pressure-Packed Trends: A Tale of Two Generations Growing up, many of us remember sneaking into our parents’ rooms, rummaging through their vanity, and swiping on a tube of lipstick with reckless abandon. It wasn’t about looking perfect or capturing a moment for the camera—it was pure play. The oversized heels, the smudged red lips, and the powder dusted over our faces were all part of pretending, of exploring the idea of being "grown-up." These moments were fleeting, innocent, and most importantly, disconnected from any societal pressure. When Makeup Was Just Play Back then, makeup wasn’t a routine or a statement but a novelty. There were no expectations of perfection, no filters to compete with, and no audience to validate our efforts. We played dress-up for ourselves, for our siblings, or for a good laugh. By bedtime, the lipstick smears were wiped away, and we returned to our carefree world of books, outdoor games, and imagination. The Shift to the ...

DADDYYYYY Me and my dad We love each other He taught me to be me Taught me to fall and rise Taught me to never give up Taught me to enjoy the simple things in life Taught me to argue and  not take things at face value Taught me be good first  Taught me to give and not ask for something in return  Taught me to love unconditionally Taught me to cycle and balance my life Taught me to a be a strong woman so I can stand up for myself Taught me to be independent yet care for others Taught me to have faith and never loose hope Taught me to be brave and have no fear Taught me a lot I'm so glad  He was the person who could answer my questions and I can still share my thoughts and ideas Even though we argue over things he teaches me to think aloud  He supports my ideas and claps and cheers to see me do the things I do and also makes sure I am humble and down to Earth I'm lucky he is there now to teach my little ones the same Whenever he was asked why didn't h...