Choti M taught me the true meaning of friendship, quietly, innocently, and without even knowing it. Badi M and Choti M were born just five months apart and have grown up almost as if they were meant to walk life side by side. Call it Nanaji’s blessings or a

It was a cloudy Friday when I received the news that my brother-in-law had been rushed to the hospital for an urgent gallstone surgery. I immediately went over to support my sister. The hospital, known throughout Bangalore for its oncology care, was full of people carrying the same expression — worry

We had stepped out for a New Year vacation, enjoying a warm, happy dinner as the year came to a close, when a young boy walked up to us selling laser lights and glowing party glasses. Slung over his shoulder was a bag full of festive trinkets—things meant to

Some of the happiest days of my life live in a small two–room house in Bagbazar, Kolkata. By any modern measure it was tiny, but to us it was the most luxurious and peaceful place in the world, because it was always full of love. I can still hear

Summer used to arrive not with a hum of machines, but with a certain kind of anticipation; raw, simple, and deeply human. Today, summer feels like something to be managed rather than experienced. It means switching on the AC in the room before stepping in, ensuring the car is cooled

On every Mother's Day, we celebrate mothers for their endless love, patience, strength, and sacrifices. Across generations, motherhood has often been defined by quiet giving, the kind that asks for nothing in return. Our mothers and grandmothers woke up before everyone else and slept after everyone else. They

After three long years, I finally found myself back in Patna — the city where I was born, where I grew up, and where some of my happiest memories still quietly live. For me, Patna has never just been a place; it has always been a feeling. Even the thought of

As the last sunset of 2025 settles into the horizon, it feels like a gentle pause— a moment to look back with gratitude and forward with hope. This year brought blessings beyond what I could have asked for. Above all, I am deeply thankful for the health of my Daddy

As a mom, life often feels like a constant act of juggling—and this time was no different. We cut short our vacation and returned to Bangalore because my daughter’s Bharatanatyam annual day performance was around the corner. The day before her big performance was a blur: running around

One Friday evening, after wrapping up work, we stepped out to meet our friends. After all, it was Friday—and we desperately needed to bust the stress that had built up over the week. We were stuck at a signal, my eyes glued to Google Maps, watching the orange lines

It was just yesterday evening when a close friend messaged me, saying she had brought a gullak for my daughter from her recent visit to UP. The message instantly filled me with excitement—an emotion that, interestingly, felt completely unfamiliar to my daughter. For her, it was just another object.