Meraki

The Ancient Egyptian Tomb of Sheikh Abd el- Qurna cache holds riches of information for  archaeologists. Among the mess of the  mummies, it holds wooden pieces with names  of Princesses inscribed. Except that’s not what  they were called. “King’s Daughter” was the royal title of some  princesses, as though her identity was built by  using bricks of paternal power. Nebetia was one such daughter, born to  Prince Siatum. He was the son of Thutmose  IV, who remains preserved in the Valley of the  Kings. Her father has scarce documentation. And  yet, she carries a title derived from him. While  the endlessly captivating time of Ancient  Egypt was just to women for their time, this  nickname for a princess is a subtle head  turner. Maybe this concept is relevant even in today’s  world. Younger siblings scoff at being called  by their sister’s name because the teacher has  that child imprinted in t

Board results out. College hunting in season. Future freshers stuck in line. Chaos at the counters. Authorities annoyed. "Below 95 at the back", she said."My daughter has gotten 94.6 %", parents beg. Shoved and sandwiched, organizing their documents, the students understood one another's ailment. The three Priya's bond over their common name, another friendship buds over their shirts that are the same. The miserable crowd lasts hours through the day, but this miserable crowd comes together in their pain. Seniors now, the girls' smile at the new batch, chatting instead of having a row.