I am the type of person that feels everything. So much that if I see something gut-wrenching, I get sleepless nights. Some call me weak or too sensitive. But I see it as living an emotionally rich life that has pain, but it also has enriching experiences.Over the past few days, the news has gotten worse. With COVID-19 and other world disasters, it just breaks my heart, and I just have this sinking feeling. A feeling that doesn’t go away overnight but lingers on for a few days.... more

I don’t know the first thing about what topics men discuss in a group. I went to an all-girls school, and therefore my world was surrounded by female desires and apprehensions. My only exposure to any male behaviour was my father and my brother. Thanks to my brother and his friends, I was comfortable around men as I played cricket with them on weekends.With time I grew up and had my encounter with love. This meant trying to understand the mindset of a man and his perspectives. Sometimes I... more

If you’ve ever seen a Hindi movie or a Bollywood movie, it is a roller coaster of a story with heightened emotions mixed with songs and dance. However, not all Hindi movies are like that. Some stories are genuinely thought-provoking without the dancing and over-the-top drama that makes you cry towards the end.I, too, have cried towards the end after watching some emotionally wrecking movies. Now, most people would laugh at my sensitivity, but I take it with a pinch of salt and... more

We all go through stomach aches. Maybe we ate something that didn’t agree with our digestive system, or perhaps we were anxious about that big presentation. But we all know the discomfort of a nasty stomach ache.So, we try to get rid of this annoying pain. We sip something soothing, or we take in deep breaths. Whichever remedy we choose, the relief from the pain feels like a huge weight is lifted off our chests. And this is precisely how we feel while having a difficult conversation.Why... more

In India, for most of us, playing gully cricket is considered the proper passage of growth. I grew up in a small society, and boundary walls surrounded the neighbouring buildings. These boundary walls were our line of control. For instance, if the ball was hit for a six and the ball lands over the boundary line, you lose a wicket. Like this, there were many more self-created boundaries.If the ball lands full toss hitting the windshield of an expensive car, you lose a wicket.If the ball lands on... more

India, as you may know, is utterly famous for its food. There are so many varieties that it may take a lifetime to explore all the diverse dishes spread across this cultural heaven. It’s hard not to fall in love with food in India. Mix a few spices, and even the most boring things turn out to be delicious.My first cooking stint was making two-minute Maggi noodles (instant noodles quite famous in India). I then graduated to making....To continue reading, click... more