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The surprising joy of being sick

I had envisioned a relatively cooler Easter as it fell on March 31 this year. But little did I know this Easter would be one of the hottest ones I’d ever experienced. Hyderabad is a fiery furnace already.  What was…

An Ode To Ichachan

September is special to me and if there’s one word I’d give it, it’d be Spiritual.  Yesterday, Sep 8 was the Feast of Mother Mary, who’s a big influencer in my spiritual life. My mornings start with the Holy Rosary,…

Why Beauty is Not Skin Deep, But Soul Deep

I know many women who’re shamed for putting themselves first, especially after marriage and motherhood. Beauty, even more so, makeup, is seen as superficial. But beauty is not mere vanity. It’s sanity. Beauty is important, as it’s a sign of…

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…

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…

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…