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,…
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Why Love Is The Greatest Gift Of All
“He loved constantly, instantly, spontaneously, without thought or words. That’s what he taught me. Love is not something you think about, it is a state in which you dwell. That was his gift.” – Christopher Moore, Lamb. Love. A simple…
Why Target And Judge Women Drinking When The Focus Should Be On Drinking Responsibly
There’s so much taboo around women drinking alcohol. Even today, in some circles. I can speak only about my experiences. I’m fortunate to have grown around people, especially women, who have a healthy attitude towards alcohol. Born in a typical…
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…
A Woman’s Dummy Guide To The Sacred Swearing-In Rituals
I had a virgin mouth, much longer than I’d lost my virginity. I’m cursed with a baby face and being the mother of a teenager hasn’t changed that. But, some people have the art of bringing the Annabelle out of…
EPISODE 1: Spill The Ink With Tina Sequeira | Aashisha Chakrabory
What happens when two writers come together? Sparks are bound to fly. We have a very special guest in our inaugural episode of “Spill The Ink” show with Aashisha Chakraborty. About Aashisha Chakraborty Aashisha is a PM-YUVA author and Write…
Eureka! Einstein Shahid Kapoor’s discoveries of marriage and life are so off the apple tree
Shahid Kapoor shared his thoughts on marriage in an interview with Film Companion. He said he finally figured it (marriage) all out. Marriage is how a woman enters a man’s life to ‘fix’ him. “This entire marriage thing is about…
Why Sonali Kulkarni’s apology is worse than her problematic speech
If Marathi and Hindi film actor Sonali Kulkarni’s speech on most modern Indian women being lazy left me shocked and enraged, her apology post left me deeply saddened. I’d shared my thoughts on her problematic speech in an earlier article.…
As much as I like Sona Mohapatra, here’s why I differ from her stance on women
As much as I like Sona Mohapatra, I am seriously wondering if she’s turning out to be a soft bully like Kangana Ranaut. What’s with the slut-shaming of other women from the film industry and calling them talentless? Seriously? You…
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…
Saying “No” Turned Out To Be My Biggest Superpower At Work
I don’t remember how or when exactly this notion creeped into my bones that “No” was the most horrible word ever. So, I said yes for the longest time to everything that came my way (even when I didn’t want…
No One Told Me Parenting A Teenager Would Be A Humbling Experience
“Mummy, are you an astrologer?” my teen daughter asked. “No!” “How do you always know what’s going to happen in the future?” My daughter revealed how something I’d casually said a few months ago turned true. She laughed it off…
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…
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…
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,…