Many of us in Bangalore had a one-day weekend. Thanks to the recent unrest and statewide bandhs this month. However, for some, it was the usual weekly off. For many more, it was a normal day. How many people even get a day off? A two-day weekend to bounce back at a new week of life … More A matter of perspective
No, this is not one of those 404 errors. That site not found and the issues with a choppy internet connection. It’s time to celebrate a milestone. One fine evening and I don’t remember which one, I knew I was at 495 posts on happiness and food. The fifth from there would have been a … More A blogging milestone – 505
A three-day weekend for Independence day and sneaking out of the city was on my mind. These are the days I wait for when the list of the year’s holidays is published. However, this time, friends were not too keen and VT and I could not make up our minds. The result? A long weekend at … More Independence day in pictures
Curious minds ask the most questions. Do you think that’s true? Maybe yes. Maybe not. Did you know asking questions can solve problems? Have you heard about the 5 whys approach? I recently attended a session and our well-read trainer shared this story about how asking why 5 times (you could understand the problem and find a … More Do you ask questions?
It was the first time, and it wouldn’t be the last. Those just out of college, students. The young age. Those dreams and that zeal. The I-can-win-the-world attitude. The let- me-try and give-it-a-shot enthusiasm. The first time. The early twenties is that phase of life. When it’s time to give a shape to career and make … More The first time..
It all started with a phone call at home. I had just then attended a wedding and I was narrating it all to Mum and talking of the details. My Mum and I talk about a lot of things and when I get too preachy, she hands over the phone to Papa without a heads up. That’s … More #MondayMusings – Of Marriages, Rituals and Customs
Most of you by now must have heard about the #100sareepact. And why not? It made news and our social media timelines said it all about women telling stories of their sarees, posing for pictures and counting days for this pact. And most of you also know why. For the love of sarees, for the idea … More #MondayMusings – #100sareepact comes to an end
When I last visited Hong Kong in October, I stayed for close to three weeks and yet never noticed this little important thing. Sometimes, the things that are right in front of us go unnoticed. This time in less than 48 hours of being around, when I was taking the elevator to the 17th floor, VT pointed … More #MicroBlogMondays – Why is number 4 missing?
Yesterday was the last day of the Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival and VT and I wanted to be a part of the energy that such events bring. So, even after a long day exploring the Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery and walking close to 10 km during the day, we decided to step out and have some … More #MicroblogMondays – Pakistan loves India
This Friday, we went to a school to spent some time with children and teach them about things like soft skills, hygiene, career, etiquettes and the importance of education. These children come from a weak socio-economic background where they do not have the basic privileges that may otherwise seem normal to us and this was a way … More #MicroblogMondays – Things I am good at
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