Last Monday did not start on a good note. Mid-morning we got to hear that a very dear friend of … More
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MIL: She Is NOT The Monster-In-Law By Default
She is human, and she has a global presence. More often than not, she is referred to with a pinch … More
Spreading the Warmth and Gratitude of Makar Sankranti
The Indian panorama presents an impressive gallery of cultures, traditions, and festivals that attest to the richness and grandeur of … More
This New Year, Would You Try Switching From FOMO TO JOMO?
Fresh into the new year, I acquired an iota of knowledge courtesy of the Washington Post. Actually, it was quite … More
Bhagwan Bharose: When Reason Challenges Faith
It is faith that keeps mankind alive and shapes its behavior and actions. However, a turmoil arises in the human … More
An Ode To a Cup of Chai!
Certain memories remain etched in the mind forever. One such experience is from the seventies when as a family we … More
Spread the Love, Light, and Smiles on Diwali!
As I sat down with a cup of coffee in the early morning, my phone buzzed with a message from … More
Should I First Text, Or Can I Call Straight Away?
Flashback to three decades and earlier: the doorbell rings, and someone goes to answer the buzz. At times, excitement fills … More
Footprints On Water Tells A Poignant Illegal Immigrant Story
Woven on a tapestry of realism, Nathalia Syam’s Footprints on Water zooms in on the trials and tribulations of illegal … More
Michelle Obama Shares Humble Stories From Her Mama’s Kitchen
How important is the kitchen in a family’s life? Well, it is not just the meals that are being prepared. … More