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 →

Do you see yourself as a leader? “Leadership is not a title, it’s an attitude.” I’ve heard this quote many times, and every time, I smile. Because if leadership is about guiding, motivating, and sometimes surviving chaos with a straight face—then yes, I see myself as a leader. A rather unexpected one.From childhood, I had... Continue Reading →

What's your favorite word? It looks so small, but it carries an entire universe of hope. Imagine someone sighing, “I can’t do this.” Add my favorite word: “I can’t do this… yet.” Suddenly, it’s no longer defeat—it’s the beginning of a comeback story.Mark Twain once said, “The difference between the right word and the almost... Continue Reading →

What are you doing this evening? Evenings are supposed to have poetry in them. At least that’s what the movies promise: golden sunsets, coffee mugs, and deep conversations. My evening, however, was more like a sequel nobody asked for—“Work and Mid-Terms: The Return.”Between target that refused to end and kids whose exam questions were harder... Continue Reading →

What personality trait in people raises a red flag with you? We all know that one person who smiles wide to your face and then sharpens a dagger behind your back. Backstabbers, cheaters, double-faced performers—life’s stage would be a comedy if they weren’t so exhausting. What irks me the most are not the villains from... Continue Reading →

Describe your ideal week. They say unicorns don’t exist, but I believe an ideal week might just be rarer. Mine, at least, is like spotting a shooting star—you know it’s possible, but you can’t quite plan it.In my imagination, it begins with me waking up early without bargaining with my alarm clock. “Early bird gets... Continue Reading →

Name the professional athletes you respect the most and why. Admiration in sports is never just about the trophies—it’s about the stories behind them. And when I think of professional athletes who’ve left a mark on me, a few names stand tall: M. S. Dhoni, Rahul Dravid, Virat Kohli, Saina Nehwal, P. V. Sindhu, and... Continue Reading →

How do you relax? If you ask me what relaxation looks like, I won’t point you toward a yoga mat or a five-star resort. I’ll simply pull the blanket over my head and say, “Wake me up when the world has calmed down.” For me, sleep is not just rest—it’s my personal spa, free of... Continue Reading →

If you had to give up one word that you use regularly, what would it be? If there were a word that deserved early retirement from my daily dictionary, it would be the phrase I toss around like confetti: “Give me peace of mind!” My kids hear it so often that I suspect they think... Continue Reading →

Are you holding a grudge? About? Some people collect stamps, some collect fridge magnets, and some—believe it or not—collect grudges. They polish them, preserve them, and display them proudly in the museum of their minds. Me? I never bothered to buy a ticket to that exhibition.“Holding a grudge is like drinking poison and waiting for... Continue Reading →

Share a story about the furthest you’ve ever traveled from home. The furthest I’ve ever traveled from home? Well, let’s just say my passport hasn’t been stamped yet, but my heart has been—by the winding roads of Ooty. 🌿We packed our bags with sweaters, snacks, and that eternal hope every parent carries: “This time, the... Continue Reading →

What does your ideal home look like? When I imagine my ideal home, I don’t see marble floors or golden chandeliers. I see sunlight sneaking through a big window, making itself comfortable without asking permission. That’s the kind of place I want—where light, laughter, and love walk in freely.The living room? Oh, it must come... Continue Reading →