It was 8.30 a.m. and my phone wouldn’t stop pinging. The messages were about confirming weekend plans. Here I was, trying very hard to build a health-conscious image by practicing…
Random Musing
The other day, I stepped out for what was meant to be a quick walk. Halfway through, I ran into someone I hadn’t seen in a while. We stopped. One…
Some people invite friends over for dinner. I launch a project. When I invite a large group of friends home for a meal, I do not simply “have people over.”…
It all begins at the doorway. I pause. I take that half-step in. These first few seconds are always the hardest. Anxious, yes – but also excited to be here….
I hear a “ping” on my phone and see the message: “Your order is out for delivery.” Out for delivery when? Morning? Afternoon? Before sunset? Before civilisation collapses? I’m excited,…
Have you ever assembled a chair that turned into a bookshelf? I’ve always been derailed by baffling instruction manuals and bizarre warranties. I’m convinced that their writers don’t believe in…
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…
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…
I often hear the phrase “Time heals all wounds.” People use this phrase when comforting someone who is grieving or going through a difficult phase. It could be when grieving the…
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…