What’s the trait you value most about yourself? When today’s prompt popped up—“What’s the trait you value most about yourself?”—I froze for a second. My daughter, however, had no such pause. She jumped right in with all the authority of a tiny life coach and declared, “Mamma, you are kind and helpful, but most importantly,... Continue Reading →

List three jobs you'd consider pursuing if money didn't matter. They say money makes the world go round, but honestly, I think coffee does a better job. Still, if I had the magical option of living without worrying about money, my career choices would look a little different. Not driven by paychecks, but by passion.1.... Continue Reading →

What brands do you associate with? The world today runs on logos, labels, and hashtags. People proudly wear them, flaunt them, and sometimes even fight over them. “You’re not drinking that coffee?!” or “Oh, your bag isn’t from that collection?”—suddenly, your identity is measured not by your kindness, intelligence, or sense of humor but by... Continue Reading →

What could you do more of? If you ask me honestly, I don’t want more noise, more chaos, or more running behind things. What I want to do more of is living a simple, beautiful, peaceful, happy life with people who value me.Life is already complicated enough. Why add extra spice to a curry that... Continue Reading →

What's the best piece of advice you've ever received? They say advice is like free Wi-Fi—available everywhere, but only a few connections truly work. Over the years, I’ve collected little nuggets of wisdom that sparkle brighter than motivational posters in office corridors.One of the earliest? “There is a smile after every tear and there is... Continue Reading →

What things give you energy? People often ask me, “Where do you get all this energy from?” Now, if you’re expecting me to say coffee, green smoothies, or a secret stash of chocolate hidden in the cupboard… you’re wrong (though, let’s be honest, chocolate has saved me a few times).My first and ultimate source of... Continue Reading →

What's your all-time favorite album? If you grew up in the 90s, chances are your memories are soundtracked not by smartphones or Spotify playlists but by the sweet agony of rewinding cassettes with a pencil. Every love story, heartbreak, and family function had its own album — not Instagram album, mind you, but those musical... Continue Reading →

Which topics would you like to be more informed about? There’s a funny thing about humans: we always want to be informed, but never about the same things. Some crave stock market secrets, some obsess over celebrity diets, and some (like me) just want to know if pigeons ever get tired of walking like they’re... Continue Reading →

What would your life be like without music? Imagine waking up to a world without music. No radio jingles to annoy you, no humming while cooking, no Bollywood tracks to dance to at weddings. Honestly, it would feel like watching a movie with all the dialogues but no background score—awkwardly empty. Now, don’t get me... Continue Reading →

How do you celebrate holidays? Holidays are like surprise gifts—sometimes you get exactly what you wanted, sometimes you get socks, and sometimes you don’t know what to do with either. For me, how I celebrate depends largely on who’s around and how many days I get to breathe without alarms or emails nagging me awake.On... Continue Reading →

Write about your most epic baking or cooking fail. Cooking and I share a love-hate relationship. I cook to fill stomachs, not win MasterChef titles. Still, I thought I was doing well—until my most epic fail arrived one evening, freshly wrapped in smoke and confusion.It was soon after marriage, a phase when every wife dreams... Continue Reading →

Share a lesson you wish you had learned earlier in life. They say, “Life is the best teacher, but the fees are very high.” If you ask me, I’ve paid quite a bit in both money and sanity to learn lessons that could have been taught earlier—preferably in school alongside algebra and the periodic table.One... Continue Reading →

What are your favorite types of foods? Honestly, when it comes to food, I’m like Switzerland—completely neutral. Dal, rice, pickle, pappad? Yes. Biryani, momos, Chinese? Bring it on! I don’t pick favorites because, honestly, why would I? Every single dish deserves a chance on my plate.“Food is the only thing that’s both universal and personal,”... Continue Reading →

How often do you walk or run? “Tomorrow, I’ll wake up early and go for a walk.” Ah, the promise I whisper to myself every night, right before sinking into the pillow. And every morning? Well, let’s just say my blanket hugs me tighter than any fitness trainer ever could.Walking and running may be the... Continue Reading →