That day heading to the airport filled me with utter despair. I experienced a mix of anxiety and sadness. Anxiety because of international travel as the pandemic was waning but still not done with. That 2-hour ride to the airport was peppered with little conversation, as each of us was lost in thought. Old Hindi … Read More →
Parenting is the toughest job in the world that comes with no manuals or training. I remember being in equal parts worried and confused as a new mother. But thankfully, books are a huge help and so are parenting blogs. Here is a curated list of books by Harpercollins that I feel will be very … Read More →
I walk across and slide open the large glass windows of the balcony to look at the trees swaying in the morning wind. Rain drops glisten on the glass railings. The rain swept greenery looks inviting. With a steaming hot mug of coffee in my hands, I stand to savour this sight. Thick grey clouds … Read More →
Welcome Shalini Baisiwala, my guest blogger today. I haven’t met Shalini as yet but have interacted with her regularly over many years. We have connected and shared conversations about food, recipes, travel, nature and environment. She is a passionate advocate for green living and an avid bookreader and traveler. An interior designer by profession, writing … Read More →
I have been someone who has always thought of myself as a fit and healthy person. Yes, that is my persona in my mind, a fit, healthy, intelligent and driven woman. Whether it was good metabolism or loads of activity and eating home cooked food, I was slim through my childhood (actually too thin), teen … Read More →
Just today I shared a small thread on twitter outlining my four months of #Quarantine. I did focus more on the professional aspects with a little touch of the personal towards the end. But, of course, there is so much more that we have all been through all this time. But, one thing that I … Read More →
It feels surreal, doesn’t it? Despite having lived through bomb blasts, riots and even wars, somehow my life wasn’t touched in this manner for such a long duration. But this crazy virus has turned all our lives upside down. No not upside down, it has actually changed our perspective on life. The Uncertainty I oscillate … Read More →
I am someone who abhors anything loud, as my family would corroborate. I don’t like anything noisy. Even the parties I go to must not have ear-shattering music. I like to have my eardrums intact, thank you very much. But, have you noticed how noise, in general, has increase a lot in our public spaces … Read More →
The year is winding to a close, and one does tend to take stock of life in general. No this is not a roundup post. I thought of writing one but then I decided against it. Just sharing a few reflections instead. The other day I was talking to an acquaintance. She loves to talk … Read More →
Most of us like our names and I certainly do. I am grateful that my parents called me creation (Rachna). Many Hindu names have lovely meaning till Indian parents of my generation got lured into naming their kids Ahana, Arahan and what not. But when it comes to my husband, his Punjabi father went the … Read More →