When we first landed in Bangalore a year ago, we were braced for the usual logistical hurdles. Top of the list? The dreaded gas connection. Knowing it would take time to navigate the paperwork and delivery, we bought a single induction stove as a temporary fix. We...
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...
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...
Can you believe it? It’s already been five months since we packed up our lives and made the leap to Bangalore! And what a run it’s been. Moving to a new city always feels like a fresh chapter, but this one has been particularly delightful, largely thanks...
