Erma Bombeck’s Cope Book – Being Average & Coping
Discover the wisdom in coping with ordinary life through Erma Bombeck’s perspective in ‘Aunt Erma’s cope book’. Passion overrated, average undervalued.
Home & Identity
Finding home & a sense of belonging within shifting identity politics of geography, region, language, politics, ideologies and culture.
How I Celebrated Women ‘s Day
Reflecting on Women’s Day, celebrating voices and the Blank Noise Project. A day of unexpected joys and appreciation for influential women. #WomensDay
When An Application Form Asked Me What I Like
An application form asked me what I liked. That question sent me down a rabbit hole of my assumptions. I emerged with a reminder of how colourful my life is.
Office Capers: Non Smoke Break
Discovering a hidden corner behind the office for a break, away from the sea but with a quaint charm. A respite in a non-posh part of Mumbai.
Wedding Gift Shopping
I spent a good three hours last Sunday on a wedding gift. Why, oh, why do people get married? It is such a task getting them wedding gifts. I mean, it is difficult enough trying to buy one person a gift. Now double that number, make it two sets of…
Getting Ready To Run
Navigating post-grad life: Realistic insights on career, networking, success, mid-twenties reflections to facing the quarter-life crisis.
The Myth Of Chivalry
From medieval principles to today’s gender dynamics, what’s the true essence of respect, courtesy, and gallantry? What is chivalry in a modern world?
Dream Workspace
Someday I will have an office like this: A big desk made of the light-coloured wood…no clue what its called. A little pot of flowers…no, not cut out of bouquets by housekeeping, but grown and tended to by me. Big yellow flowers…zarberas or African daisies I think they’re called. And…
Screen Soul Sisters: Bridget Jones, Ally McBeal & SATC
Bridget Jones, Ally McBeal & the girls of SATC embody the real struggles of modern urban single women – juggling work, relationships, and societal expectations.
Domestic Violence And Beyond: I’m Not Just A Victim
The next time you hear about a victim of abuse and think of her (or him) as weak, think again. Violence is so much more complex than you know.