Stories • Culture • Voice
Stories • Culture • Voice
Spirituality and art came to my rescue when my beloved Ryan died. For the first few weeks, it was only Christian songs that made sense and brought me tremendous strength and peace that I found nowhere else. I had neither…
We observed Ryan’s 40th Day Memorial Service, celebrating his life with family, friends, and well-wishers. A highly accomplished woman, whom I’ve looked up to since a child, came to me at the end and told me how well I spoke.…
When I was sorting out pictures for the videos I was making for Ryan’s 40-day memorial function, an old photograph caught my attention. He was showering his love on a dog during one his family trips to Goa. This was…
This Holy Week, I realised something I could not even name for most of the while. The season started on a mighty guilty note as I fully intended to follow through Lent. Even more so than before. For Ryan and…
With every passing year (and getting older), I get this increasing urge to go down the spiritual path. The feeling intensifies around the start of a brand new year. This year, I felt it even more intensely. And it took…
As someone who’s a firm believer in the transformative power of words and a passionate lover of long-form content, this recognition is especially meaningful. The Herstory The Tina Edit began in late 2006 as a simple personal space on Blogger,…
Fall is awesome for a lot of reasons—cooler weather, cozy hoodies, and everything suddenly becoming pumpkin-flavored. But then the trees start dropping leaves, and suddenly, the yard becomes a mess. It doesn’t take long before you’re standing ankle-deep in leaves,…
Why winter nights feel tricky Cold air outside makes the body want to bundle up. But once under blankets, heat builds fast. The body is always trying to keep a steady core temperature. If it gets too warm, sweat starts.…
This time, last year, it was the last week of the UK summer vacation. We’d just returned from Scotland and the only thing that had to be ticked off our list was the pub-hopping and exploring the London nightlife. We…
There’s nothing like exploring a complicated, muddled, taboo subject through the lens of fiction. ‘Queer Chronicles’ by Dr. Tanushree Ghosh is a solemn example as the author earnestly explores an often (purposely) misunderstood subject as gender identity and sexual orientation.…
Once upon a time, in a large city, there were many men working tirelessly, constructing a gigantic building. Their supervisor came along and spotted three bricklayers, pausing to have a sip of tea in the middle of their work. ‘What…
Vidya Balan’s ‘Adai’ to cricketer Mithali Raj’s ‘Sea Crab Curry’, Recipes For Life features prominent personalities & is an ode to traditional food wisdom! ‘Recipes For Life’ is a book that was waiting to be written. I’m not surprised that…
Neena Gupta’s rise like a phoenix—bagging lead roles in films like Badhaai Ho, and The Last Color, and sweeping the Best Actress award in her sixties, is nothing short of inspiration. There’s something real and awe-inspiring about Neena Gupta. She’s…
Every family has its own favourite biryani recipes. Here’s bringing you some lesser-known biryani recipes from very talented food bloggers. Sundays were our home’s official ‘Biryani day of the week’. Our home would be filled with the irresistible aromas of…
Cinema’s magical powers and influence on our collective consciousness are undeniable. Bollywood industry insider Anupama Chopra talks about some gems in her new book A Place in My Heart. When it comes to Bollywood, there’s one name that stands out…
A change of environment, and even more importantly, being in a professional space where the same alleged bullies cannot affect her career, made Priyanka feel psychologically safe to speak her truth. Priyanka Chopra finally revealed why she spoke up now,…
Forced Into Submission by Lady Lithe is not just erotica, it has a great plot that will keep you riveted beyond the sex scenes. A must read! There is so much taboo around women and sex in general. The labelling…
The benefits of flax seeds added to a woman’s diet are many. Here’s taking a look at how they are beneficial, and some easy recipes using flax seeds. Flax or Linseed is such a multi-purpose plant, its uses spanning from…
There was a conservative perception among Indian listeners that pop songs are just ‘hip hip hurray’ songs which make no sense. But Usha Uthup proved that pop is meaningful and powerful. Think of Usha Uthup and her long, illustrious career,…
It’s well known how diplomatic and professional Priyanka Chopra is. Why would she want to stir the hornet’s nest when everyone’s happy in their personal space? Priyanka Chopra (PC) did something completely out of character. She’s usually known for being…
Chicken is one of the most versatile and rich sources of protein. Check this out for that healthy chicken recipe you want for a special dinner. Men love it. Women love it. Children love it. There’s no denying that the…