The question comes faster than jet lag. You land back in India after a few days in Singapore, and almost instinctively, you say it out loud—or think it quietly: “Why can’t India be like this?” A city where concrete does not suffocate, where greenery thrives alongside glass towers, where public washrooms are usable, tap water is drinkable, and rules are…
2019. The world stopped. COVID-19 pushed us indoors, and everything — work, school, friendships, even birthdays — shifted online. For many, it was a crash course in digital survival. We had no choice but to adapt. Students attended classes through glowing rectangles, professionals turned living rooms into offices, and families learned to stay “connected” while being more disconnected than ever….
The Arrogance of “Just a Child” — and the Parents Behind It Today, I came across a video of a young boy playing KBC Junior with Shri Amitabh Bachchan, displaying an unbelievable level of arrogance. Sadly, he’s not the only child who behaves this way, but that doesn’t make it excusable. He was on national television, sitting across from a…
THE HOUSEMAID – FREIDA McFADDEN Pages – 306 Of late, I have been exploring a few different genres, but I must confess — my first love will always be thrillers. And when it’s a psychological thriller, that’s all I need. It’s fascinating (and a bit terrifying) to realize that such people might actually exist around us — individuals hiding deep…
Recently, some of you might have noticed (or maybe ignored) that I’ve started posting my daily workout stories on Instagram—updates about medals or certificates for completing 5K walks and runs. I know what some of you are thinking: “Plenty of people walk or run more than 5K every day without posting about it. Why is she showing off?” Why am…
Badami Trip (15th–17th August, 2025) With flights to Mumbai too costly, we looked for drivable getaways from Hyderabad. My husband suggested Badami, Karnataka—usually clubbed with Hampi trips. Despite mixed reviews about the town’s upkeep, the route being long, and continuous rains for many days in Hyderabad, with an orange alert in place, we decided to go ahead with our long…
For today, I do not want to mind my language and watch my tongue. I will generalise all men, like they do about women driving a car or bike, how their lives go for a toss once they get married, how they lose all decision-making abilities in front of their wives, and so on. As a society, we have been…
A couple of days back, I happened to read a very interesting article in The Times of India – about the Living Will. Reading it, I went back to the most difficult days of our lives as a family, when we had to decide whether or not we wanted to give my mother the ‘aggressive treatment’ (put her on a…
One of the biggest mistakes women make is putting everyone and everything before themselves. “Let me feed the kids” – even when they’re not hungry. “Let me make breakfast for my husband” – even though he has hours before work and can cook himself (and for us too). “Let me clean the house” – even when no guests are coming,…
Movie Name: Jurassic World Rebirth (3D)Released on: 4 July 2025 (India)Released on: TheatresLead Actors: Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert FriendRunning Time: 2 hours, 13 minutesDirected by: Gareth Edwards ————————————————————————————————————————— As a long-time fan of the Jurassic Park/World series, I was excited to watch Jurassic World Rebirth on the big screen. While I enjoyed the dinosaur thrills and a…