Dating apps have revolutionised the way people connect, offering convenience and access like never before. But they have also led to a troubling shift in how young people perceive relationships. Are we trading depth for disposability? Let’s explore how dating apps are shaping modern relationships,...
Having written for Provoke Lifestyle for a few years now has me reflecting on previous January columns. My goal is always to touch on the usual New Year themes such as resolutions, goals, self-help, and lifestyle improvements, but to explore a different angle, since trite...
Consuming alcohol and socialising have gone hand-in-hand for centuries, in most cultures around the world. The Swedes take shots of potent aquavit at their midsommar parties; Spaniards keep wine on the table for both lunch and dinner; English law permits 16-year-olds to have a single...
I am writing this column from my hometown of Tampa, Florida, U.S.A. With a great deal of guilt I left my kids, husband, and marketing job during India’s busiest season to fly all the way here to attend my 20 year school reunion. As I’ve...
As children and teenagers, we have ample opportunity to try our hand at a range of extracurriculars, encouraged by our parents and teachers to find an activity that we are passionate about. Over the years, our focus narrows, and we may continue to dabble in...
We humans are communal creatures; social relationships and closeness with others benefit our hearts, minds, and bodies. But as our work and family responsibilities increase, it is easy to let maintaining friendships slide down the priority list. Some people are so infatuated with their spouse...
Many of you remember your parents toting you along to dinner parties throughout your childhood. If you were lucky, there were other kids to play with, but either way, you probably passed out on a sofa or in a guest bedroom, the background noise of...
Fifteen years ago I came to Chennai on a gap year to teach spoken English at an NGO that gave free vocational training to underprivileged women. One day the administration asked me to dedicate a class to personal grooming and hygiene, and I couldn’t believe...
How invested are you in mitigating the climate crisis that is rapidly reducing our water supply, increasing temperatures, and polluting the air we breathe? While the race to save our planet from the deleterious effects of global warming is a shared responsibility, women in particular...
People who are about to become parents receive no shortage of warnings for what is to come. Seasoned parents love telling expecting couples things like “Enjoy your freedom while you can!” or any variation of comments on how little sleep they’ll get, how much money...
