What's a job you would like to do for just one day? If I could choose a job for just one day, I’d proudly apply for the role of a Professional Idler. No, I don’t mean lazy. I mean gloriously, intentionally idle — an elite position requiring zero qualifications and maximum relaxation. Picture this: no... Continue Reading →
Not Branded, Just Blissed and Zouk’d
What are your favorite brands and why? "I'm not into brands," I say, while wearing my Blissclub pants and swinging my Zouk bag like it’s a runway. Irony, my old friend, you always know how to crash a perfectly grounded personality.See, I don’t chase logos. I chase logic. If it fits, it sits (in my... Continue Reading →
Echoes of Wisdom from My Inner Circle
List the people you admire and look to for advice... They say behind every successful woman is a tribe cheering her on. In my case, it’s more of a hilarious, brutally honest, emotionally available, and occasionally sarcastic committee. Yes, I have my own “Advisory Board”—a diverse blend of a husband, a few soul-sisters, and a... Continue Reading →
Brain on Break: 20 Weird Ways to Feel Human Again
Ever felt mentally exhausted despite doing “nothing”? Like your brain is running the Delhi Marathon while your body’s just lying on the sofa watching Koffee with Karan reruns? You're not alone—mental health isn't just about avoiding breakdowns; it's about building daily habits that help you thrive, not just survive.We do yoga for the body, but... Continue Reading →
Democracy in a Drop of Ink
Do you vote in political elections? Yes, I vote. Not just because it's my right, but because it’s my subtle way of saying, “Hey, I exist. And no, I won’t just sit and crib about potholes while sipping chai.”There’s something oddly satisfying about that indelible ink on your finger. It’s like a tiny superhero cape... Continue Reading →
Blessed, Stressed & Spiritually GPSed
What gives you direction in life? I often joke that my inner GPS is permanently set to “Recalculating...” Whether I’m navigating motherhood, meetings, or midlife musings, I somehow end up where I’m supposed to be — usually after taking the scenic (and slightly dramatic) route.So what gives me direction in life?Spoiler alert: it’s not Google... Continue Reading →
Life’s Curry: Stirred with Humor, Spiced with Hope
Do you have a quote you live your life by or think of often? They say, “Life is what you make it.” I say, life is a curry. Spicy, messy, occasionally sweet, and somehow always better the next day—after you’ve slept on your regrets.I don’t live by one quote. I live by the feeling of... Continue Reading →
Unplanned, Unnamed, Unbelievably Perfect
What is your favorite holiday? Why is it your favorite? Once upon a Monday, I dreamt of a holiday that didn’t exist on the calendar. No red circle, no government memo, no WhatsApp forwards declaring it a surprise off. And yet, it was the most magical day I never had—because it existed in my mind.You... Continue Reading →
Pitching Tents in My Imagination
Have you ever been camping? No, I’ve never been camping. Not even the backyard kind with mosquito bites and marshmallows. Yet, my imagination has pitched more tents than any scout troop combined. “Camping is the art of getting closer to nature while getting farther from the comfort of your mattress,” said someone who probably forgot... Continue Reading →
Confessions of a Midnight Overachiever
When do you feel most productive? They say mornings are for warriors. I say, mornings are for those who mistake their alarms for battle cries."Productivity isn’t about time; it’s about timing." — someone who hit snooze five times.I feel most productive when the world isn’t watching — usually somewhere between the second coffee and the... Continue Reading →
Tiny Faces, Big Feelings: The Emoji Effect
What are your favorite emojis? 😊😜😀🫣😄😋😍😎🤩☺️🙂🥹🥲😊🙂↕️🥴😬😴😵💫🫨🥶🤠😎🥸🙉🙈🙊 In a world racing at the speed of thumbs, emojis have become the tiny messengers of our souls. A wink, a heart, a face-palm, a pizza slice — all dancing quietly across our screens, saying everything without saying anything. "Sometimes the loudest message is the one wrapped in a... Continue Reading →
When Words Wander and Hearts Connect
What topics do you like to discuss? Conversations are like surprise parties — you never really know if you’re walking into balloons or a mild emotional explosion.With friends, it doesn’t matter if the topic is movies, mangoes, or the mysterious disappearance of all matching socks. Friends could debate for hours whether a spoon is superior... Continue Reading →
Where My Fears Drowned and I Began to Float
When is the last time you took a risk? How did it work out? There are two types of people in this world—those who gracefully glide through life like Olympic swimmers, and those who stand at the edge of the pool, calculating how much water their splash will displace. I belonged to the latter category…... Continue Reading →
When Life Said ‘Oops’ and I Said ‘Okay!
Describe a risk you took that you do not regret. They say, “Ships are safest in the harbor, but that’s not what ships are built for.” I had anchored myself comfortably in a job for four years, riding the waves of routine, sipping the same brand of tea in the same cubicle, with the same... Continue Reading →
Ctrl + Z for My 12th Grade Please!
Write about a time when you didn't take action but wish you had. What would you do differently? There was a time when I thought gravity was the only thing that could bring me down. Turns out, so could Chemistry.My journey till Grade 10 was a glittering streak of gold stars, perfect scores, and compliments... Continue Reading →
