What do you think gets better with age? They say age is just a number — but if that number comes with back pain and reading glasses, is it really just a number? Yet, oddly enough, while our bones might creak and our metabolism taps out early, some things surprisingly do get better with age... Continue Reading →

What time do you go to bed and wake up currently? Every morning (or whatever counts as morning in my personal time zone), I perform an ancient ritual. It begins with me staring at the alarm, questioning its purpose in my life. “My dreams were just getting cinematic,” I mutter, tossing the phone into a... Continue Reading →

What strategies do you use to increase comfort in your daily life? Comfort, these days, feels like that last piece of chocolate your kid says you can have — but they already licked it. You want it. You feel you deserve it. But do you really need it?Recently, I stumbled upon a podcast that said,... Continue Reading →

What are you most excited about for the future? The future? Oh, I’m thrilled! But not for any one thing — for everything. For the unknown, the unplanned, the perfectly imperfect curveballs life loves to throw. I’m excited about burnt toast that might accidentally lead to discovering my inner chef (or fire extinguisher skills). I’m... Continue Reading →

What could you let go of, for the sake of harmony? There was a time I had to respond. Had to explain. Had to prove I was right — whether it was about how to fold a bedsheet, pronounce "quinoa," or the correct plot of a 90s movie. I wasn’t arguing; I was “clarifying” —... Continue Reading →

What is your favorite genre of music? If my soul had a playlist, it would be a medley of 80s and 90s Bollywood melodies, old Kannada harmonies, and the sweet serenades of Wilfy Rebimbus in Konkani. These songs don’t just play in my ears—they hum quietly in the background of my memories, peeking out during... Continue Reading →

Describe your most memorable vacation. Vacations are often sold as sandy beaches, chilly hills, and five-star comforts. But the one etched deepest into my memory had no resort, no room service — just a mountain of steel vessels, a riverside, and an endless supply of soap suds.It was October 2014. We took a 10-day break... Continue Reading →

On what subject(s) are you an authority? Authority is a big word — it wears a crown, carries a gavel, and walks like it owns the world. But when asked, “On what subject are you an authority?” I could only grin and say, “Myself, mostly. And even that has mood swings.”No PhD, no world records,... Continue Reading →

What's your definition of romantic? Romantic — now that’s a word that’s been boxed into candlelit dinners, violin music, and sappy cards with glitter that never leaves your fingers. But here’s my definition: Romantic is when he remembers your chai has to boil exactly three times. Romantic is when she pretends not to see your... Continue Reading →

How do you express your gratitude? In a world spinning faster than a fidget toy on espresso, gratitude is the pause button we all need. It’s not just about saying “thank you” when someone passes the ketchup. It’s about recognising the invisible threads that hold our messy, miraculous lives together — like the stranger who... Continue Reading →

What are you most worried about for the future? Some days, my mind plays a 24x7 news channel, broadcasting every ‘what if’ scenario ever invented. “What if my kids don’t eat enough vegetables? What if they turn into couch potatoes who think ‘broccoli’ is a Wi-Fi password?” The worries are real—and wildly imaginative.But then, like... Continue Reading →

What makes a teacher great? Teaching used to be chalk, talk, and maybe a walk around the classroom. But teaching Gen Z and Gen Alpha? It's more like trying to teach algebra to a squirrel on espresso—while juggling flaming emojis and decoding memes.A great teacher today isn't just a subject expert. They’re a 10-in-1 multitool... Continue Reading →

What are your daily habits? Every day begins with the ultimate battle — me versus the snooze button. It’s a fierce fight of wills. The alarm rings, I tap snooze. It rings again, I tap harder. “One more minute,” I whisper — the biggest lie I tell myself before sunrise.Eventually, gravity loses, and I stumble... Continue Reading →

Are there things you try to practice daily to live a more sustainable lifestyle? Once upon a bin, I used to think sustainability was only for tree-hugging superheroes with bamboo toothbrushes and composting toilets. I, on the other hand, believed plastic bags were magic. You used them once and poof — they disappeared. Except... they... Continue Reading →