‘Wants’ By Grace Paley–Short Story Analysis
I bring you a ‘Read of the Day,’ a short story, so that we can indulge in the joy of reading. You can visit my site to check a short story for analysis and participate in the discussion in the…
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Stories • Culture • Voice
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Stories • Culture • Voice
Who Knew Reading (and Writing) Could Come to the Rescue in Grief
There’s so much I want to cry, pour out, and write…but These were my thoughts while I was going through a flood of emotions while Ryan was fighting for his life in the ICU. The doctors weren’t giving any hope…
How ‘A Grief Observed’ by C. S. Lewis Came to My Rescue in Darkness
I was restless. I knew it was coming for me. Real fast and heavy. Like I’d never ever experienced before. Grief. After a long period of numbness, and even acceptance that Ryan was leaving us definitely, for his true home…
A Grief Playlist for the Days No One Prepares You For: How Music Became My Anchor
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…
The Faith We Witness as Children Stays With Us
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.…
The Kind of Goodness We Don’t Talk About Enough in a Clout-Chasing World
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…
The Year I Couldn’t Keep Lent—but Lived It
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…
Does Faith Need Branding?
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…
The Tina Edit Among Top 100 Writing Blogs (2026)—A Consistent Feature Since 2020
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,…
The Fastest Way to Get Rid of a Yard Full of Leaves
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,…
How to Stay Warm in Winter Without Overheating at Night
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.…
When the Sun sets down your plans…and it’s great!
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…
Queer Chronicles: Delicious, bold gender bites that remind you ignorance is no longer bliss
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.…
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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…
‘Recipes For Life’ Stirs Your Soul & Has Food Sketches From 30 Prominent Personalities
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: Based On What I Said Or Wore, I Was A ‘Behenji’ Or ‘Shameless’
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…
These Delicious Biryani Recipes From Star Food Bloggers Will Spice Up Your Day
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…
‘The Future Is Female In The Film Industry’ Says Bollywood Insider Anupama Chopra
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…
Priyanka Chopra On How Women Can Lose Jobs Due To Workplace Bullying
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: A Dark, Sinful Indulgence That’s Totally Worth It [#BookReview]
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…
14 Amazing Benefits Of Flax Seeds For Indian Women
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…