the-Catapult


A simple person at heart writing her life stories, believing they might leave a mark on the world
  • Unnoticed Sacrifices

    By Waheeda Khan
    This happened just yesterday. It was a relaxed Sunday, and my 4-year-old son and I were leisurely watching TV. He absolutely loves watching the ads, and I can’t change the channel during commercial breaks, as he would start shrieking in protest. So, I’ve gotten into the habit of watching all... [Read More]
  • Love

    By Waheeda Khan
    People talk about different types of love. Here, I share the story of the pure and selfless love between my daughter and her caretaker, Lakshmi Bai. [Read More]
  • Vasudeva Kutumbakam: A Dream of One World, One Family

    By Waheeda Khan
    During my posting in Delhi, one of my senior officers often spoke about “Vasudeva Kutumbakam,” a Sanskrit phrase that translates to “The whole world is one family.” For the tech-savvy younger generation, it aligns with what they term as globalization. [Read More]
  • Tossy

    By Waheeda Khan
    Last year, someone brought a small black-and-white puppy to our home for my daughter to play with. It was not a high-quality breed, just the pup of an ordinary stray dog. [Read More]
  • Eashwar Allah Tero Naam

    By Waheeda Khan
    A few years ago, I read The 3 Mistakes of My Life by Chetan Bhagat. Though I read it long ago, its story remains etched in my memory. The current scenario in our country often reminds me of the events depicted in that book. [Read More]