My 2022 Year In Review
It’s that time of the year again to reflect on the year gone by. Right away, if there’s one word that’d describe my 2022, it would be gratitude. I remember penning the year-end review exactly last year, this time with…
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We Are Not Okay And That’s Okay
When I learned about the wonderful initiative and blog hop on disability, diversity and inclusion comprising 24 writers, I knew I had to be part of it. We as writers and bloggers have a responsibility to amplify this message so…
A question for the Maja Ma makers: Where is the love?
(Warning: Spoilers Ahead) I enjoyed watching “Maja Ma” thoroughly. I’d always been a diehard Sridevi fan and had never taken to Madhuri Dixit in her peak dancing heydays. But, I’ve been warming up to Madhuri Dixit, especially after her comeback…
More Like Chalk And Cheese Than Mouse With A Full Cheese Platter
Karan Johar is the original Sima Aunty, playing the eternal matchmaker since he broke out with the KWK show. Many have graced his couch, dated, and then either broken up or got married. He’s given a Rhonda Byrne like “The…
Koffee with Karan Season 7 Episode 3: Beauty And The Beast
Looks like Karan Johar has been paying close attention to the backlash his current season is facing. And did some quick damage control by having Akshay Kumar and Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s interview as episode 3 of Karan Johar Koffee with…
Why I’m Done With Koffee With Karan Johar
While I knew it was going to be another cringe episode of Karan Johar Koffee with Karan Season 7, I was still shocked. Okay, so Janhvi Kapoor came looking like Jessica Rabbit on Koffee with Karan Season 7 Episode 2…
My Top 10 Moments In The Koffee With Karan New Season 7 Inaugural Episode
For me, the Koffee With Karan show was getting insufferably predictable, boring, and even borderline mean in the last few seasons. There were a few exceptional guests though like Nargis Fakhri and Twinkle Khanna on Koffee With Karan who lend…
2022 Hair Care Routine You Need To Follow
Summers are here! As the sun’s scorching rays fall upon us, it highlights the need to shift and update your hair care regime. Under the summer sun, the prolonged sun exposure and excessive heat can damage your hair, cause dryness,…
And The Oscars Award For The Worst Joke Goes To….
The infamous Will Smith-Chris Rock controversy in the Oscars award 2022 will never die down. It’s tragic how celebrities we’ve always looked up to fall to such depraved standards. Will Smith, for me, is like the embarassing first crush that…
Story Analysis of ‘A Dark Brown Dog’ By Stephen Crane
I bring you the ‘Read of the Day,’ a short story in English, so that we can indulge in the joy of reading together. You can visit my site for a short story with analysis and participate in the discussion…
The Haters Are At It Again! Stop Targeting Women Just Because You Think They Are The Soft Targets
Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who was the Telugu Film Industry’s sweetheart until her recent divorce with Naga Chaitanya, is again the target of hate for simply living her life. From various speculations that Samantha Ruth Prabhu in Pushpa, the pan India…
Will The Real Sanskari Man Please Stand Up?
It doesn’t take conservatives to get butt-hurt about the most random trivial things. Gehraiyaan movie is the new punching bag for conservatives for various reasons, from promoting infidelity in our society to it being a pornographic film and how Ranveer Singh can…
How Gehraiyaan Movie Fails The Bechdel test
Gehraiyaan is a mess. And not the kind of beautiful mess that’s highly esteemed in art forms like Kintsugi and Wabi-sabi. When you think of Gehraiyaan, visualize chicken broth with the choicest assortment of vegetables and herbs in a pressure…
Not So Dear Siddharth, If You Have Nothing Nice To Say, Please Shut Up!
Trust me when I say I’ve run out of patience in stopping myself from calling this liberal, self-proclaimed feminist actor out umpteen times in the past. Last year when he posted a cryptic tweet, “Cheaters never prosper,” most people could…
My 2021 Year In Review
It’s that time of the year again! The time for reflection on the year gone by. My word for 2021 was “Wisdom,” and I think I have grown a bit wiser this year owing to the tough circumstances. If you’re interested…
It’s Not Easy To Find The Silver Lining. This Book Will Help You Find Your Happy Place!
The Holiday season is in full swing, and we are less than 45 days from entering a whole new year, 2022. While this is a cause of celebration for the Pollyannas of the world, many are suffering and smiling through…
Is The Pairing Of Older Men And Younger Women Onscreen Justified?
As I watched the horror of the remix of the song, “Tip Tip Barsa Pani,” I couldn’t help but wonder that the song would have been more apt, and nicer with Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal, her rumoured boyfriend. Or…
What A Mother Wishes For Her Daughter? Here Are My Top 3 Wishes
I distinctly remember a conversation with a fellow mother while our 5-year old kids were playing together in the park. She asked me what my dreams were for my daughter when she grew up. I asked her to explain further,…
5 Simple Steps To Be A Better Writer
Learn how to write better and faster even if you’re not confident about your writing skills with these five simple tips. One of the most common questions I get asked is, “How do I write better?” I remember my first…
21 Best Women Empowerment Songs By Women That You Must Listen
Art can empower the world. Music, in particular, has the magic to move us to the core and wear any mood we want to. So, it’s not surprising that when I want to feel empowered, I turn to music. Here’s…
Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Not Be A Feminist
Nothing unites the world more than their mutual hatred for feminists. Let’s dig in the top 5 reasons everyone hates feminists and why you should never ever make the cardinal sin of being one. Let us explore the failures of feminism…
Feeling Overwhelmed With Social Media? These Five Tips May Help!
Here’s discussing the social networking disadvantages and advantages and how to use it effectively to build your personal brand and business. Social media is a double-edged sword. The sooner you realise this hard truth, the better it is for you. …
Story Analysis of ‘Snow, Glass, Apples’ by Neil Gaiman
I bring you a ‘Read of the Day,’ a short story in English, so that we can indulge in the joy of reading. You can visit my site for a short story with analysis and participate in the discussion in…
Bollywood Bubble
Bollywood female actors have faced sexism and misogyny for years. Some press questions are sexist as well. From intrusive questions to objectification, the women have seen it all. The questions asked of female actors vs. male actors are very different.…
Breaking Through
The short, sandy beach and the sparse scrub pine, the long skyline and the huge bay —O, I’m far from home! When will the excellent ship arrive? I can smell the salt, salt scent of the thick sea air, and…
How marketin is evolving
Marketing is repeating your company’s message without causing brand resentment. Marketing must attract consumers who share the brand’s values and principles. When a consumer identifies with a brand’s values and is constantly reinforced by those values, they become loyal customers…
Fitting in
Not our weight or fitting into size zero jeans. Fit and healthy should be our goal. Being fit and healthy means taking care of our overall health, not just our appearance. If not visually, then internally. How should we proceed?…
Teen diaries
My teenage daughter is a K-pop culture addict. She devours everything and anything from their songs, movies, TV shows, books, and food. One of her favourite genes is romance drama. I’ve bought her tons of contemporary romance novels this year…