Once upon a time, if my heels didn’t pinch and weren’t long and sharp enough to double as weapons, or my waistband didn’t cut off circulation, then clearly, I wasn’t…
Personal Story
Retirement today isn’t about fading quietly into the background. It’s about reinvention. Sure, I still daydream about wine before noon and spending my life’s savings before I’m too creaky to…
Life in 20+ WhatsApp groups feels like being caught in a tsunami of pings. Noisy, chaotic, overwhelming, and mildly addictive. And yet, I stay. Somehow, this digital space keeps me…
The House of Hiranandani in Chennai, where I live, is a township tucked away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The towering skyscrapers stand tall and proud, blending…
Bulky brick cell phones are a thing of the past. We now access information on the go via today’s sleek, pocket-sized gadgets, called “Smartphones.” Are they a boon or a…
In a split second, my world was thrown into chaos. It was July 10, 2024, the day I had been counting down to be with my children and grandchildren in…
Watching my loved ones and the aging parents of friends – has been a humbling experience. Their quiet pursuit of dignity, self-determination, and independence is deeply moving. As I grow…
“Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow,” eloquently quoted by Author, Melody Beattie. Gratitude is a powerful and positive emotion that…
What makes the New Year so special? It is like a “psychological reset button” that triggers something within us. The start of a new year evokes a range of emotions for many…
How would you define “Home?” The concept of home can mean different things to different people. For me, “Home” is both a feeling and a place. It’s more of an emotional…