You may not have heard about “Soft Living” yet, but it is a phrase that you will certainly come across soon if you are a user of social media. Originated in the Nigerian influencer community, this idea is a cultural swing in the opposite direction...
When my children were younger, I posted on social media that I was reading “French Kids Eat Everything” by Karen Le Billon. I immediately received desperate messages from moms begging to share any tips I learned from it. My kids were actually pretty good eaters,...
Zumba, asanas, boot camp, HIIT – these are all familiar terms to our exercise savvy selves. Now how about doing asanas while suspended in midair like a circus performer? Or using your upper body strength to twirl around a pole like J Lo in the...
"Sandwich generation" is a term that demographers have given to adults who are caring for both children under 18 and older relatives simultaneously. These days people are living longer, having children later, and requiring two incomes to get by: all of these factors result in...
As Valentine's Day approaches you may be thinking of how to please your sweetheart on February 14th, the day the commercial world has designated to be the celebration of romantic love. But what about using this day to reflect on your year-round relationship? Now that...
In an earlier column I wrote about how my husband's decision to get an assessment and meal plan from a nutritionist changed the course of our lives. We had always been regular with exercise but could not figure out how to eat in the pursuit...
A trip to an exotic land After a long dreary period of staying put, the world is open and travel is calling our name once again! But alas, there is one obstacle that is throwing a wrench in everyone’s plans: unprecedented visa delays. A UK...
I hope you are enjoying the most socially active season in Chennai. Not only are there plenty of celebrations between Navratri and Christmas, but the general atmosphere of cooler weather and the year coming to a close make us feel like gathering more frequently. Sometimes...
India is a melting pot of different religions, and while media sensationalism suggests otherwise, we mostly live in harmony with our friends and neighbours of varying faiths. I feel privileged to have been raised with both Catholic and Hindu influences and I love living in...
hey text throughout the day, picking up conversation threads from the day before, not wasting time on formalities like “Good morning” or even “Hey what’s up?” They speak on the phone once every 3 hours and don’t go 36 hours without seeing each other. At...
