Happiness is a choice. I’ve met people who have been blessed with bountiful and beautiful lives, yet are always wallowing in, or recovering from, some sadness or calamity. Then there are others who have experienced far more than their fair share of pain and loss,...
I will admit something that may get me into trouble with more serious art people: I do not always know what I am supposed to feel in a gallery. I feel excited at the prospect of viewing some beautiful or unique art, at doing something...
This past winter was one of Chennai’s coolest and longest in recent history, an unexpected yet welcome effect of climate change. But nothing good lasts forever, and our Indian summer is back with a bang! A temperature map of Asia recently went viral on X,...
With today’s 24-hour content churning mills, much ado gets made about nothing and everything, including parenting. One fun outcome of this is a much more advanced system of categorization of personalities, including friendship, dating, and romantic styles. Do you remember those quizzes in women' s...
Intro: Don’t have time to read self-help books? I’ve got you covered with just three beautiful aphorisms that can level up your peace and happiness. Column: One of the great things about being a voracious reader in today’s world is that there is no shortage...
February 14th arrives with its usual fanfare: heart-shaped balloons, prix fixe menus, and Instagram captions about “my person”. For married couples, Valentine’s Day can feel like a reminder to pause and celebrate the fact that you’ve chosen each other, again and again, through the less...
Influencers are returning to photos after burning themselves out churning out Reels. “Baddies” and Bollywood stars are dissolving their face filler. The full beat has been replaced with the clean girl aesthetic. Single people are deleting dating apps, ready to make connections face to face....
One result of today’s interconnected world is more cultural exchange than ever before. We have so much exposure to traditions and practices from around the globe, that we may feel inspired to adopt some of them even if we didn’t grow up that way. One...
I’ve been reflecting on the power of labels, and how ones that are bestowed to you can follow you throughout your life, no matter how inaccurate they may be. So it was serendipitous when my monthly newsletter from Nir Eyal, “behavioural design” writer, discussed this...
After spending over 15 years in this country, in the company of some of its most glamorous women, I’ve become somewhat of an expert on the beauty and fashion habits of Indian women. While they remain the best at adorning themselves with beautiful jewels and...
