There’s an unspoken rule for eldest daughters in many Indian families: carry everything, expect nothing, and never put yourself first. I followed it for years. Until I turned thirty —single, steady, and finally choosing my own joy—and realised something quietly...
I’ve always believed that bookstores tell you a great deal about a city. They reveal what it values, how much time it allows for wandering, and whether curiosity is encouraged or merely tolerated. Bangalore, in many ways, is a city made for readers. Tucked between...
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to be understanding.It’s a word I’ve heard all my life — often as a compliment.“She’s so understanding,” people would say, as if it were the gold standard of being a “good” person. And I am understanding. I try to...
The Push and Pull of Family Family is complicated — a mix of love, loyalty, and unspoken expectations. They’ve seen us grow, stumble, succeed, and change. But sometimes, that’s exactly what makes it hard. The people who think they know you best often have the hardest...
Every neighborhood has its hidden gems, those blink-and-you’ll-miss-it spots that serve up food far too good for their humble appearance. In the bustling area of Begur, Bangalore, one such spot is fast becoming a morning ritual for those in the know: the...
