Author. Poet. Founder.
Author. Poet. Founder.
Niyati Tamaskar writes about how she was ‘Unafraid’ despite breast cancer that struck her at a very vulnerable time—as a new mom with a breast-feeding infant. Little did I know that when I picked up Unafraid by Niyati Tamaskar to…
Social media is work for many of us, including me professionally as a marketer and writer. I love social media and interacting on various platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and recently Instagram. That it is a part of my job,…
I was a feminist even before I knew what the word meant. If my parents asked me to do any chores, I would insist my younger twin brothers did the same. I would not do anything that they were exempt…
When I received messages on being chosen the black and white picture for the #womenempoweringwomen campaign by women I admire and love, I was flattered. Even though I wasn’t convinced of selfies being the measure or proof of one’s solidarity…
Motherhood is not all sunshine and roses. It’s also thunderstorms and thorns. But it’s what has taught me tolerance and resilience. It still feels surreal when I look at my child, now eleven. Like the first time, I held my…
The coronavirus pandemic of 2020 has completely changed our lifestyle. Along with other things, it has also affected the fitness efforts we used to make earlier to stay fit and active. People who used to go to the gym are…
What’s in a cup of tea, honeybee? Does it send me the message that you support me? Are you telling me that you understand how much my work means? Are you trying to make my goal easier to achieve? Finishing…
Death is hard. We know it’s the eventual reality, yet whether it comes like a prince or thief, it unnerves us. The current COVID-19 crisis has taken a toll on everyone physically, mentally, and emotionally. Many have died in this…
When Som Mazumder approached me and asked me about my interest to host ‘Poet Speaks’ on KONECT E-ZINE, I was intrigued by the serendipitous timing. I had just written two short poems during the lockdown last week, and still in…
The skin immune system protects us from sunburn, cancer, injury, infection, etc. If your skin immune system is high, your skin will fight the outside environment. Your skin immunity comes not only from outside care but also from intensive internal…
Today marks a special day on my blog, ‘The Tina Edit.’ I’m elated to feature our first male author for this year. Since April is National Poetry Month, our featured author for the month is a contemporary Indian poet. I…
Love at first sight! Well, that’s what happened to me when the mailman delivered a copy of Beetashok Chatterjee’s debut book ‘Driftwood.’ Yes, I did know that the book was a short story collection of sea tales. But, I wasn’t…
Displaying wall art is a great way to have your home reflect your personality and taste. Mounting an old masterpiece or cutting-edge sculpture in your living room or dining room lets you show off your artistic prowess to friends and…
The first name that popped in my head for the ‘Author of the Month’ for March was Sudha Menon. Being Women’s Month, there was no other author that fit the bill more than her. Sudha Menon is the perfect embodiment…
‘Saved by Love’ by Shilpa Suraj was a surprisingly good read for me. Let me confess that when the book eceived some great feedback from Namrata Sadhvani, a fellow writer friend, I knew it would be a decent read for…
For the last few months, I’ve been on the grind and craving a slowdown. Life seemed to be this never-ending loop of tasks and endless deadlines to be met. Sleep took a backseat, as did exercise. To say that I…