Mother's Day is here again, on May 11, 2008. This year, we decided to explore the different faces of the mother. We profiled some super moms who fought against nuclear weapons and military dictators, and a woman who mothers 14 children, though all of them are not her own. We also dug out the story of why Mother's Day is celebrated. By then, our festival plate was almost full. So, we sprinkled some lullabies and poems on top and the offering was ready to be served. Hope you like it.
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Why Mother's Day?
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The story of Mother's Day. And of Ann Jarvis, who started it.
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Lullabies
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Do you remember any of the songs that your mother or grandma sang to make sure you slept well? Songs that were sung to them when they were children? Here are some lullabies from Assam and Andhra Pradesh.
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The Woman who Collects Children
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In her mountain village in Sikkim, Pinky Bhutia is known as the wonderful woman who is a mother to 14 children. Twelve are adopted and two her own.
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Super Moms
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Did you know that mothers in countries like Japan, El Salvador, Sri Lanka and India have fought against nuclear weapons, military dictators, violence and drugs? Learn more about Super Moms.
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The Best Storyteller in the World
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"Bajai, as we called grandmother, was the best storyteller in the world. Her tales of jewelled ladies and brave warriors, of cruelty and humour, of civilisations that ended due to famine, floods, war or volcanic eruptions, filled our young lives with fantasy," writes Madhu Gurung.
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Over in the Meadow
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It could be a toad or a fish, but see the mothers with their little ones. Yes, they are busy teaching them their basic skills in life.
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Oh! My Mother
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Though mother constantly scolds and shouts, she is very dear for she is caring, loving and giving.
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Mother and Child in the Animal Kingdom
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In a group of 100 piglets, the Mama pig has no problems picking out her child. Have you ever wondered how she does it?
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Momma
Four-and-a-half-year-old Revathi Krishnan has made this sketch for her mother, Seema Misra, to wish her on Mother's Day, May 13. "I have made a very good painting," she says.
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Mother's Day E-cards
You love your mom... alright! Say it with e-cards on this Mother's day.
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