#Best gifts for mom in Delhi

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How to surprise your mom on Mother’s Day?

The greatest feeling in the world is seeing your mother smile. It is something that is difficult to put into words. So on Mother's Day, why not offer your mum another cause to smile and to feel joy in her heart? Think similarly? Let's look at some Mother's Day gift ideas and other surprises for your wonderful mother on this particular day.

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Figured I should ask, what are some fond or interesting memories you have?

oooh do i get an ask in return each time? how delightful of you

welllllll, i guess i'll go youngest to oldest? in the order of memories that come to me

-> in the third grade i was feeding ponies with my classmates and this one pony mistook me for a blade of grass. bit some flesh off my elbow. ow. my teacher was a little more ruffled than me i think, i was fine after it stopped hurting?? had to get 4 shots though

-> it was my aunt's wedding in finland and i had not yet developed inhibition....i fed everyone fresh GRASS on their plates,,,i was laughed at and discovered embarrassment that day. my aunt's cousin's mother tried to comfort me and we couldn't communicate at all due to the language barrier but i don't think i've laughed so hard ever again. we also picked berries in the forest!! such fun.

-> at the same wedding, i think i cried because i thought my aunt looked just like cinderella in her wedding dress and obviously wanted to stand next to her...but the groom got that honour. much to my dismay. now a version of the wedding photo where im really fucking grumpy exists and is framed on my grandparents' wall 😭

-> disneyland, paris. i thought the mickey mouse actor was actually mickey mouse. skipped the whole line in joy. best moment of my baby life

-> when i was summering with my relatives in delhi, there was this little litter of puppies that lived near one of the stalls in the marketplace with their mother. i'd drag my own mother along to see them every single day and somehow wore her down into letting me get my own little pup!! i love bruno

-> i wanted a pomeranian but my dad told me it was far too small and would get hurt in our house because i am rather clumsy, a trait i get from my mother, but amplified. i hesitantly still asked if they had a pomeranian, but the man had said they had pugs. which he claimed were basically the same thing. (not. but im glad.) so then they drove the first little pug here on a fucking SCOOTER and immediately i was in love. the boy was bald. he had NO HAIR on his head and he was still so happy to be here. immediately took him home. tried to name him crystal, dad said that was a stupid name. my friend had told me NOT to name my dog bruno and...well i saw only one thing to do ajshaushs

-> actually we had two guinea pigs, and before that two lovebirds. we didn't want to keep them caged, the birds, so we let them go, but jojo couldn't fly, i think he'd never learnt to iirc? so we had to return him and it was so heartbreaking. but honey was so happy soaring away

-> once when i was littler i liked collecting the dust chalk made. i'd pretend i was brewing concoctions with a little kitchenset and my mom did NOT like cleanup. she was upset and i couldn't for the life of me understand why so i started hiding chalk powder and stressing when i thought she'd find it 😭😭😭😭

-> i adored sudha murthy. i mean loved. i still have stories i remember and that i will tell anyone that hints just the slightest bit of interest in hearing

-> once, my mom told me not to talk to this girl because she thought she was a bad influence on me. i told that straight to the girl's face....to this day barely grasp why my mom didn't tell me not to tell her. how was i supposed to know???

-> i once danced while hula hooping to waka waka for a traditional indian religious festival *shudders in what were me and my friend thinking*

-> i used to love holi. loved loved loved it!! colour, water, music, friends, too bone deep tired for it now though i think

-> there was this one guy who made me and my ex very uncomfortable with weird comments so we just decided to make him uncomfortable back. ended up slighlty stealing his identity

-> more recent, i love making gifts for people. love it so much, my last gifts have been these neat potion bottle things i could show you if you'd like, photos edited to look like polaroids of favourite moments, coupons for hugs and stuff, my favourite memories come from seeing the looks on their faces as they received them. i live for personalised gifts.

-> in the second grade i wrote a story, i just wrote, no plot or really anything to interest you but my english teacher read it each time and gave me notes on the grammar and always encouraged me, which was a very sweet thing to do for a child. definitely encouraged me to write more

-> i used scribble on used paper, literally scribble lines, because that's how adults' handwriting looked to me. then my mom would pretend to grade it. i really do have good childhood memories if i look hard enough

i spoke way too much but i have so many memories to share and if you really are interested, i could always tell you more, and/or you can ask me any multitude of questions <3

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Hire Best Wedding Choreographer for Couple Dance Choreography

Hire a Delhi-based Wedding Choreographer who is the best in their field. You can hire Dance Zone by Vineet's qualified choreographers to assist you in performing for recreation and wedding entertainment. We mentor couples as they learn various dance styles, including Bhangra and western Kothak. These gifted maestros instruct novice brides and grooms or a group of guests in the art of dancing flawlessly to the background music. Undoubtedly, it is not a good idea for a newlywed to perform in public.

Complete Wedding and Sangeet Choreography:

Ladies sangeet

Ring ceremony

Bride and groom dance

Mom and dad dance

Solo performance

Friends dance

Sisters and brothers dance

Kids, couple and family dance

 Wedding Choreography from Dance Zone by Vineet, based in Delhi, can be found here working hard and enthusiastically to inspire others to become better dancers. To the sounds of hit and well-known Bollywood songs, our professional Bhangra dancers will perform. They will compel you to get up from your chair and dance along with them while wearing their genuine and traditional clothing and all the necessary props. To view the profiles of the best Bhangra dancers for weddings, customers must visit the Dance Zone by Vineet official page.

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[sushideception]

Scent Memories: The Rubin Museum

A few months ago, I visited the Rubin Museum, a beautiful little gem of a place exhibiting Himalayan Buddhist art. One floor of the museum is dedicated to interactive exhibits; when I went, there was a row of monitors and a table at the back with books.

Each monitor had a little aperture at the top that sprayed a scented mist, and a screen that played a brief video presentation about the smell and what it meant to the artist who designed it (who knew there were scent artists?). One was the smell of earth after rain, one was the smell of a waterfall, I don't remember the others. The exhibit was about the link between smell and memory. The multimedia presentations were nice, but my favourite part was the back of the room, where there was a red table strewn with books and pencils.

They were blank white paperbacks, square, and each page was the same template: WHEN I SMELL ________, I REMEMBER _________

I couldn't stop reading the entries that visitors had filled out. They were funny, heartfelt, nostalgic, sweet, sad, homesick, beautiful. I wanted to steal one of the books but I knew it wouldn't be right--instead I scrawled my own entry and took photos of as many as I could before moving on. I've included all the photos I took, as well as transcriptions below.

WHEN I SMELL Patchouli, I REMEMBER My mother

She was always wearing something that smelled this even if it was a cologne. I didn't like it. It embarrassed me because it was so strong. Now I miss it and think of her anytime I smell it

WHEN I SMELL My grandmother's perfume, I REMEMBER the fun and special times we had together. I remember us doing movie night and making sandwiches + all sorts of fun.

I wish I knew what it was called.

WHEN I SMELL wood/paint, I REMEMBER... [drawing of a hardware store]

WHEN I SMELL Lilac, I REMEMBER the Lilac Bush in the driveway by the side of our house-- it was my moms favorite--

WHEN I SMELL a smoke, I REMEMBER... home (Delhi), the smell of agarbhati always brings me back

WHEN I SMELL Bushell's leaf tea, I REMEMBER My Nana's clothes and gifts she brought us when she visited. She would pack cardboard boxes of Bushell's leaf tea in between her clothes in her suitcase so we would have plenty of Australian tea in the US. We would gather round in our dressing gowns as soon as we got up and sip tea together. I still take Bushell's wherever I go in the world, and its scent and taste are calming and centering as I start my day.

WHEN I SMELL Rose, I REMEMBER My grandmother who always wears Rose scented lotion. She is my inspiration and one of my favorite People.

WHEN I SMELL chicken + rice, I REMEMBER my mom making her African chicken and rice on days when she didn't plan out dinner. My older sister and I hated when we could smell it cause we wanted to eat out at Chipotle or Chick-fil-a. Now I crave that meal and ask my mom to make it everytime I'm home from college

WHEN I SMELL bleau (?) by Chanel*, I REMEMBER my old friend/prom date

*This is not an ad!

I moved to a new school for my senior year of high school & became good friends with this one boy. He liked to wear Bleau by Chanel and I'd steal his jacket from his locker - which we shared - and wear it for the rest of the day. He was also my date for prom - it was one of the best nights I've ever had.

WHEN I SMELL corn chip, I REMEMBER my dog Jade and taking a nap with her. Very peaceful she always smells like corn chips :)

WHEN I SMELL GOJO, I REMEMBER... DAD WASHING HIS HANDS AT THE LEE MYLES IN OAKDALE

WHEN I SMELL ~20°F cold winter air, I REMEMBER walking home from the bus stop in the suburbs of Illinois. I like winter but also one of my most vivid memories walking home is slipping on black ice + falling on my ass. [my mind creature]

WHEN I SMELL Diptyque OLENE, I REMEMBER... Oo. I think of you, and that summer that seemed endless. I remember the sunshine and the green grapevines

I remember you smoking in front of me, speaking out your feelings about me. I remember me knowing nothing about our path but still feel infinite happiness. Sometimes I hope I could stay there and never wake up from that sweet dream. I'll just keep this a secret.

WHEN I SMELL apples, I REMEMBER San Francisco

I spent a summer working in SF. Nothing glamorous, but I was in love. With a new city, my newfound individuality, with possiblity. That summer I developed an allergy to apples, which made me more sad than I'd like to admit. I also got my heart broken. I always remember SF fondly, though.

WHEN I SMELL stinky tofu, I REMEMBER summers in my childhood spent running around Beijing with friends I had made off of the street without a care in the world

WHEN I SMELL mitsubishi wall AC, I REMEMBER...

[Chai! Chai! Chai!

The motherland right after power comes back on]

WHEN I SMELL Jazz Club, I REMEMBER... Christmastime datenight in a rooftop glass cabin in the South Seaport. Red wine flowing, fake fire burning, grad school fatigue and covid anxiety, brussel sprouts and mac n cheese.

WHEN I SMELL Contradiction, I REMEMBER The bottle of Calvin Klein perfume I received from a lover during a getaway in Venice in 2000. The perfume has since been discontinued but I keep the 23-year old bottle in a drawer in my old bedroom in Brooklyn to savor at random times when I want to think of that life-altering trip. I recall the mist over the lagoon at dawn as my vaporetto brought me close to shore. Then my mind drifts to the bedroom in the Hotel Campanello where I received the bottle...

I hope you enjoyed these as much as I did. I didn't take a photo of what I added to the book; but when I smell basil, I remember going out to the backyard to pick basil in the summer so my mom could make pesto. I would fill up a big metal bowl with the shiny leaves. My hands always smelled fragrant and floral afterwards.

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Beyond The Yoga Mat

“Oh, there’s a storm inside,” says Myra Khanna, betraying the calm in her voice. Whenever I write about something, I like to experience it firsthand on my own. You could say I was looking for inspiration when I booked a class with her or I was simply procrastinating actually sitting down to write (writer’s block is as unpredictable as my anxiety). Perhaps, this time I was looking for something to take my mind off of the countless rushing thoughts in my head - work deadlines, uncomfortable conversations to be had, where to find the best tiramisu in town - it goes on. Luckily for me, June comes with a gift - International Yoga Day.

A few minutes into the class, I found myself in a very uncomfortable position in more ways than one. Sweat dribbled down into my eyes, making a stop on its journey from my nose to the mat, drop by drop. My legs wobbled as I tried to hold the pose and I thought - “Why am I doing this to myself at 6 am on a Friday?” Every part of my body wanted me to give up - and yet, I didn't. I shifted my weight to the back of my heel, and exhaled slowly, through the nose, as instructed. I focused my drishti (vision) in between my eyebrows - and there it was! The balance. I found myself balancing my weight between my two legs, between my two hands, between my feet and my hands. I found my centre - but the thoughts started to rush in again. How is it that my mind wanders for a split second, and my legs give in immediately?

The term ‘Yoga’ is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘yuj’ which means "to join", or "to unite", symbolising the unity of mind and body and emphasising the interconnectedness of all aspects of life. It’s a journey that welcomes people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities; meets you wherever you are and offers a path to growth, healing, and self-discovery. Yoga is so much more beyond the physical postures and breathing techniques - it seeps into our daily lives, reminding us to live with compassion, kindness, and gratitude.

At the end of the class, I found myself lying in my favourite pose - Savasana. I let everything I felt simply flow through me. My breathing was a lot calmer; my hands not fidgeting; my mind blissful and clear. There was nothing but the sound of my breathing. This is why you do it.

I got in touch with some Yoga teachers and practitioners to understand what Yoga has done for them on and off the mat over the years. Let’s talk to them, shall we?

Sujay Reddy, Yoga Teacher Trainer

“Most people start their yoga journey with an intention to enhance their physical strength and performance, which is great on its own. It gets people moving and linking their breath with movement.” Sujay says. He believes that when yoga is seen as solely a physical activity, we’re only deriving a small amount of benefit you can from the practice.

Myra Khanna, Student Of Yoga & Teacher

Before finding Yoga in 2018, Myra was a scuba instructor in the Andamans. A couple of years into her life in the Andamans, she looked for a movement based practice - something she could do everyday since she couldn’t practise Kathak with her mom anymore like she did back in Delhi. Myra started her practice in Mysore with the intention of enhancing her strength and flexibility, but she started feeling the effects practising Yoga had on her mind a couple of months into learning with her teacher, Bharat Shetty.

To know more: https://nack.life/blogs/news/beyond-the-yoga-mat

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Best Mehandi Artist in Delhi

Milaad Sharif: Its is likewise called thanksgiving function, where the women of both the houses meet up as a piece of strict social event and spirituals books and petitions to heaven are perused in taranum. This function is finished in Sunni's to thank god for conceding the propitious event of wedding.

Mayun and Uptan: the custom is performed 8-15 days before the genuine wedding service. In this the eventual Sunni lady is made to go under mayun, for example in a disconnection state in which her couple of activities are limited till the day of marriage.

The lady of the hour's mom do a Arabic Mehandi Artist in Rajouri Garden to shield her from the stink eye's, after which she applies her with uptan, a combination of turmeric powder, sandalwood power and fragrant oils.

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This is to enhance the young lady's looks and to include gleam her face for her D-day of life. A yellow fabric is likewise spread across her room, the region under which must be viewed as the lady of the hour's home until marriage.

The uptan is applied pretty much consistently till the union with the lady by one of the moderately aged ladies of the family. A similar function is likewise seen at the lucky man's home, where he is applied with uptan, by his mom and sisters.

Mehandi Design Services in Rohini: a day prior to the marriage, the Sunni lady of the hour is applied with heena glue on her palms by seven wedded ladies of the family. The mehandi is sent by the man of the hour's mom alongside products of the soil. Same function is likewise seen in the lucky man's home.

Sehrabandi: It is a function where the lucky Arabic Mehandi Artist in Rohini is attached with a line of brilliant strings or blossoms on his turban, after which he goes out for the wedding service or nikaah, joined by some of his men companions and family members called baratis. A band of performers lead the baraat, playing every one of the famous melodies of the time with the relatives hitting the dance floor with the tune.

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Nikaah: The marriage service in Portrait Mehandi Artist in Rohini, and a shared understanding is marked called the nikahnama. After the baraat arrives at the wedding scene, the lady of the hour's family invites the estimate with incredible regard.

A qazi, or the vakil, is made to peruse the nikahnama boisterously to both the lady of the hour and the husband to be, which after their usual meaning by saying Qubool hai, is endorsed by them. Sunnat, the declaration of the marriage is done following the usual meaning, post which the dry natural products or desserts are Best Mehandi Artist in Preet Vihar.

Aarsi Mussahaf: After the Nikaah service, the mother and sisters of the man of the hour considers the lady to be a piece of muh-dikhayi and gifts her fabric and gems, which are weared by the lady and she emerges with the clothing, denoting the holiness of a recently marry lady, with her face completely covered with the Mehandi Artist in Ashok Vihar.

Presently the recently marry sunni couple is made to sit together and the man of the hour wears an 'aarsi' on his thumb, which he positions as it were, that he can see his better half's face in it. Gifts and desserts are introduced to the lucky man by the lady of the hour's family, following which an immense dinner is served to the Best Mehandi Artist in Greater Kailash.

After the wedding function and the gala the lady of the hour is made to take off from her maternal house as a piece of the vidai service, which is the most profound second for the lady of the hour as she goes out with every one of the valuable recollections and heads towards her significant other's home in another existence with a fresh start.

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In today’s times, the internet makes the revolution to buy & send gifts online to any location by sitting in your home. Hence, those not trying online shopping must read through the information why online gift shops and delivery is a demand of time. It will help them indulge in the most fantastic shopping experience.

1.Wide-Ranging Options: The occasion can be any, from birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, etc., you must avoid the frustrating task of visiting stores. You can find a range of online gift shops and gifts that are perfect for the occasion. Hence buy a gift online for your mom or any significant other in a relaxed manner.

2.Compare Rates & Services: Comparison offers the best. You must compare the rates and services the online gift shops offer to choose the right company for buying & sending birthday gifts online, good luck gifts, etc., and feel delighted.

3.Multiple Delivery Slots: Online shopping websites offer multiple delivery slots to send gifts online in India & abroad. You can create a memory with same-day gift delivery service, midnight, next-day, fixed-time, or express delivery for special moments.

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Ending Views: Online shopping is a boon for customers whose friends and relatives are miles away. From sending plants, mugs, cushions, jewelry, home décor gifts, etc., to Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, the UK, the USA, and worldwide, online gift shops ensure efficient gift delivery service. Giftalove https://www.giftalove.com/ is also one of the leading gifting websites that offer a thoughtful range of gifts for husband, wife, mother, sister, etc., for all occasions at budget-friendly rates. You can order now to enjoy free shipping!

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How to surprise your mom on Mother’s Day?

One of the best Mother’s Day Gifts which we could suggest is your time. Yes, a mother always wants her child to spend some quality time with her. So, you can surprise her by dedicating a day from your busy schedule to her. Take her to lunch or dinner, or simply plan something that she would love like a family day trip.

[dancezonebyvinit]

Hire Best Wedding Choreographer for Couple Dance Choreography

Hire a Delhi-based Wedding Choreographer who is the best in their field. You can hire Dance Zone by Vineet's qualified choreographers to assist you in performing for recreation and wedding entertainment. We mentor couples as they learn various dance styles, including Bhangra and western Kothak. These gifted maestros instruct novice brides and grooms or a group of guests in the art of dancing flawlessly to the background music. Undoubtedly, it is not a good idea for a newlywed to perform in public.

Complete Wedding and Sangeet Choreography:

Ladies sangeet

Ring ceremony

Bride and groom dance

Mom and dad dance

Solo performance

Friends dance

Sisters and brothers dance

Kids, couple and family dance

 Wedding Choreography from Dance Zone by Vineet, based in Delhi, can be found here working hard and enthusiastically to inspire others to become better dancers. To the sounds of hit and well-known Bollywood songs, our professional Bhangra dancers will perform. They will compel you to get up from your chair and dance along with them while wearing their genuine and traditional clothing and all the necessary props. To view the profiles of the best Bhangra dancers for weddings, customers must visit the Dance Zone by Vineet official page.

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[qalma-e-azadi]

TYPES OF INDIAN BOYS

(disclaimer: please don't take this as stereotyping this is just for prompts besties)

the lukhnawi lover boi: loves cats would die for cats would kill for cats, will tell their mom about you, rings 👀, pinching their nose bridge, a tight black kurta they can't let go of, makes the best maggi you can think of, raises eyebrows teasingly whenever you give them a compliment, plays gully cricket with kids, *scrunches nose*, can't talk about you without blushing uncontrollably, tapri ki chai™, plays atleast one instrument, pleading puppy face, gifted you jhumkas once hasn't recovered from the precious look on your face yet, will nuzzle in your neck after a hard day, "let's compare hands na"

the bande bula dunga behenchod: old delhi, or as they put it "shahjahanabad hota hai yaar", chicken kadhi ka kurta, scribbled post-it notes with little hearts for you, kulhad koffee go brrrrr, is best friend with the vegetable vendor, kebab dates, *massages jaw very segsy*, black denim, partner & low-key bully, whistles when you check yourself out in an fit, middle finger, pro at dumb charades, calls you their gulab jamun, very politely asks you at 4 in the morning to come with him for a highway ride (you say yes obviously), gives you cute messy pottery mugs, says behenchod a LOT. *loosens tie*, kisses your tears away, will get into a fight with their parents for you

the bhai coolers are way better than acs okay: probably from west india, listens to rag artists makes you listen you raag artists now you love raag artists, runs on terrace dances on terrace type, you have a bandhani chunni, lehriya chunni, malmal chunni at this point you think they're a chunni smuggler, PANI PURI DATES, manically tells pani puri bhaiyya "aur teekha banao maza nai aaya", dozes off in your lap, has a cute pout, rubs his eyes like a schoolboy after waking up, makes fruit salad for you, "my clothes are your clothes only", aloo bhujia enthusiast, makes you rethink life choices when they wink at you, bakes you cupcakes,

the did you put four pleats in the saree or five because like i wanna match: gives you forehead massages, "istg if you say lungi dance is your favourite south indian song one more time even as a joke i will literally break up with you", probably smokes but in a cool vintage poet way, long hugs, *launches themselves into the bed stomach first*, the softest cotton shirts you can think off, leaves rice on balcony for pigeons, park dates, thumb caresses, sleeps on your shoulder on bus rides, will cradle you like a baby after a hard day, bought a gajra for you one day and almost fainted from the smile on your lips, plays uno with you till 2 a.m. looses majestically, *touches toes under the family dinner table*

the thand lag jaayegi tumhe: holds a hand out for you, dirty jokes while almost going to sleep that cause you to snort and literally die from laughing, big fat sibling bully, a yellow light bulb lamp on their desk, braids your hair even if it's not long enough to braid, rogue-ish smile, squishes your face together just because, pastel mufflers, warm hands but cold af feet, loves to play cards, always looses in cards, gently moves your hair out of your eyes, lots of flannel and joggers pants, *cries in can't eat softies without getting a throat itch*, human embodiment "jhatak kar zulf jab tum tauliye se baarishein aazaad karti ho, accha lagta hai", makes you flustered very easily, god complex AND insecure, pakode, palm kisses, wears this watch you gifted him everywhere, "i love you very much jaan but if you eat my oreos again i'll push you off a cliff"

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We are so excited to have Nandini Bajpai on our blog today to talk about her latest book, A MATCH MADE IN MEHENDI:

Fifteen-year-old Simran “Simi” Sangha comes from a long line of Indian vichole-matchmakers-with a rich history for helping parents find good matches for their grown children. When Simi accidentally sets up her cousin and a soon-to-be lawyer, her family is thrilled that she has the “gift.”

But Simi is an artist, and she doesn’t want to have anything to do with relationships, helicopter parents, and family drama. That is, until she realizes this might be just the thing to improve her and her best friend Noah’s social status. Armed with her family’s ancient guide to finding love, Simi starts a matchmaking service-via an app, of course.

But when she helps connect a wallflower of a girl with the star of the boys’ soccer team, she turns the high school hierarchy topsy-turvy, soon making herself public enemy number one.

The synopsis for A MATCH MADE IN MEHENDI really grabbed my attention! Can you tell us more about the matchmaking Simi uses—and turns into an app—in the book?

Simi has watched her mother and aunt match people all her life and has definitely picked up on their methods. They judge compatibility by paying attention to shared values, priorities, and aesthetics instead of more superficial qualities. To quote from the Shagun Matchmaking Guide, the book passed down in Simi’s family, “Common sense can help judge the suitability of a match. Ask yourself: Do they agree on what’s right, what’s important, and . . .what’s funny?” Simi implements this by creating quizzes and memes for her peers to answer and rate in her dating app. The answers are run through an algorithm designed by her tech savvy brother and that’s how the app finds matches. It’s like automating the very hands-on approach of her foremothers with a lot of help from modern technology.

Simi sounds like a fun character. What did you enjoy most about writing her?

Simi was a fun character to write and it was interesting to try to understand her and be in her head. She did respect her family history but had to push back and test their methods in her own way. I liked her loyalty to her friends and family and how she tried to defend others instead of being a bystander. I also loved how she decided that she did not need permission from anyone to try and make an impact and leave her own mark in the world. It’s hard to make the choice to be your authentic self when it doesn’t fit other people’s idea of cool, and I enjoyed writing about her doing that.

Simi is an artist, and one of the art forms she uses is mehendi. What can you tell our readers about mehendi?

Mehendi, also known as henna, is a form of body decoration that is tightly linked to many ancient customs and traditions in South Asia and other regions where it is grown. The paste used for mehendi comes from the leaves of the mehendi plant…we had a mehendi hedge in a house I lived in growing up in India and I have great memories of mehendi at so many weddings and festivals. Simi is a talented artist and experiments with using mehendi in non-traditional ways for her art. She loves the organic feel of the mehendi dye and the link to her cultural heritage and is inspired to create with it. It also plays a role in finding her own match!

Besides Simi, who are the other major characters in the book? Please give us a brief introduction to them.

Well, there’s Simi’s best friend Noah. He and Simi have been friends since kindergarten and he nudges her to try the app at school to get people out of their perceived lanes and connect with each other. Both Simi and Noah would like to find and date the perfect boy. There’s Navdeep, Simi’s brother, the tech whiz behind the app. He doesn’t look like he’s paying attention, but he always has her back. And Aiden and Suraj…Simi’s crushes, not saying which one she’s with in the end. There are all the couples that Matched! app pairs up too. And there is Amanda, the girl who thinks she deserves all the things she wants, including the most popular boy in school.

Finally, there’s Simi’s extended family including her mom, aunt, and grandmother—the senior matchmakers in the family—and her twenty something cousins Geet and Preet who have absolutely no interest in the family matchmaking tradition.

If you could make an app that would go viral like Simi’s, what would the app be for?

I was asked that question before and my idea was to have an app that could take the list of books you love and tell you what book to read next, but my editor Nikki Garcia came up with a better idea–an app that could find your perfect match based on comparing both your book lists!

According to your website, A MATCH MADE IN MEHENDI is your first U.S. book, but you’ve published before in India. Have you noticed any interesting differences between the two industries?

There are so many differences! In India the young adult genre is very new and right now YA books kind of fall in the crack between children’s books and adult titles, though this is changing. The length of time it takes to go from a manuscript being acquired to being in print is much shorter there. There is no School and Library market for children’s books there yet and very few review journals. There are lots of regional languages apart the national language, Hindi, so the English language market is relatively small. Literary agents are rare too. I could go on…

What 2019 YA books by or about people of color or people from First/Native Nations are you looking forward to reading?

Right now the books at the top of my (very large!) 2019 TBR pile are The Downstairs Girl by Stacey Lee, Dear Haiti, Love Alaine by Maika Moulite, Patron Saints of Nothing by Randy Ribay, and Internment by Samira Ahmed. I’m also looking forward to The Light at the Bottom of the World by London Shah.

Is there anything else you’d like to tell us about A MATCH MADE IN MEHENDI?

I’d just like to say that A Match Made in Mehendi is a happy, feel-good read that celebrates desi culture and centers joy and I think it’s very important to have books about POC that do that!

Nandini Bajpai’s Bio:

I grew up in New Delhi, India, one of four sisters and many cousins in a family that liked to read. I lived and worked in India, Australia, and the US, before settling in the Boston area with my husband, kids, and a fluctuating number and variety of pets. Although I’ve been a bookseller, systems analyst, TEDx organizer, PTO Mom, animal foster and more, my first love is writing.

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