When my younger sister was born my Dad was advised by his relatives and friends, ‘You are now the father of TWO girls, at least now learn to stay humble’. To which my Father retorted, ‘Now is when I am going to be even more arrogant because I am blessed to be a father to…
Dear Covid
We may discuss you incessantly, but you aren’t popular at all. I am sure you know that Covid, despite which you do what you do. You have been the reason that people lost jobs, lives, and hope. You’ve caused destruction that will take years to rebuild, if at all. However, I have a confession to…
5 Lessons Learned From Chidanand Rajghatta’s Book Kamala Harris: Phenomenal Woman
Kamala Harris has made history as the first woman and first woman of color to serve as the Vice President of the United States. But, as a former California attorney general and U.S. Senator Harris has broken barriers throughout her career. Written by the well-known writer and journalist Chidanand Rajghatta, “Kamala Harris: Phenomenal Woman” is…
5 Reasons Blogchatter is an encouragement to all Writers
Writing is a lonely exercise. It’s just you with your moods and words for company. Writers are also vulnerable about their writing, keeping their words and ideas close to their hearts, unsure about whom to share it with. What could benefit all Writers is a community. A community of like-minded people who understand how precious…
My Checklist for an Active Lifestyle
Being on the move is something I enjoy. I like being hands-on and up and about, doing things. I prefer walking instead of using a vehicle when the weather permits. Picking up my shopping bags has become a habit now. Choosing to take the stairs rather than using the elevator is an option I often take….
Therapy may be expensive but the returns are priceless #CauseAChatter
If you even suggest the word Therapy to anyone who needs it their 1st reaction is that they don’t need it, as ‘they are not mad’. If at all there is a 2nd reaction it almost always is, ‘Therapy is so expensive!’ Well, any medical treatment can be expensive. Holidays can be expensive maintaining a…
Of Sabr, Shukr and 2021
Sabr (patience) Shukr (gratitude) Every time we come close to a year ending we find ourselves wondering, ‘Where did the year go?’. 52 weeks, 365 days and countless hours and moments of a year were spent making memories, learning and sometimes unlearning. Weeping, smiling, meeting, parting, regretting. Yet, our memory is so fickle that we…
The Changing Face of Online Shopping #ECommerceInnovation
The first time I shopped online, it was with the same fears as anyone who has never shopped online has. Will the product be as good as it looks online? Will I be cheated out of my money? Will my Credit Card details be misused? I had ordered a dress, on a Thursday afternoon, and…
6 Ways my Blog and Me Grew Together
It was a lazy day in May 2004 when, idly browsing on my computer, I came across the word ‘blog’. From what I understood, it meant a free Online Diary for anyone who writes. I was intrigued and began reading up more, and before I knew it, I had signed up with Blogspot for my…
What is Psychological Therapy? #CauseAChatter
If there are two things that can reach out to an Indian audience, they would be Bollywood and cricket. A few years ago a Hindi Film titled, ‘Dear Zindagi’ was released. It starred a suave Shahrukh Khan who played a Psychologist and the chirpy Alia Bhatt who goes to seek his help to find her…