They are an integral part of the household who provide stability, comfort and security for children and partner alike. Housewives often glue the family together even in the worst of times. Apart from the traditional chores that they do (or are expected to do), they often take extra responsibilities of cooking meals, planning family events, managing important documents and keeping up with finances- just to name a few! They are the creators of an order and routine which makes everyone at home feel secure. A specific someone in our family kept things manageable and simple for us throughout the coronavirus lockdown by preparing meals on time, tidying the house, watching the kids, and doing domestic duties. This was helpful because many of us stayed at home during the lockdown. The person we refer to as the "homemaker" is that particular someone, without whom a household cannot run well.  Every year on November 3, we commemorate Housewife's Day, also known as Homemaker's Day, to recognise

Author-Gopi Shah