Many of us have heard or read the word “gaslighting” somewhere, but not all of us might understand its significance in today’s times. If you Google it, here’s what you will find: *manipulate (someone) by psychological means into questioning their own sanity. Sounds complex? Well, the truth is gaslighting is more common than a common […]
The first thing that people tell me when I say being Vegan is really easy is “Yaar but maine kabhi Vegan Khana nahi khaya hai.” And when they say this, I generally want to ask them “ Kyu tumhare ghar pe chawal, dal, roti nahi banti?” I understand India is known for its food and […]
As true as the above quote may be, I feel it is incomplete. Does the child only change the life of a mother? Doesn’t the father’s life changes equally? Though I am a single mommy, I have witnessed some amazing fathers taking charge of not only the house but also their kids and being equally […]
With Frozen 2 fever at its peak, I decided to make it my first movie in a theatre after three long years. That’s a story for another day. So here goes my two cents. Spoiler alert! Powerful message The storyline goes something like… We are all growing a little older and we must confront our […]
In a world going gaga over food, we rarely take a good look at ourselves. With festivities around the corner, we take our health for a ride. But they say it is all in the head, right? So, if you also believe in the power of the mind, hop aboard our fitness wagon as we […]
For our fourth recipe in the series on festive desserts, we bring to you a gluten-free and vegan recipe for an all-time favorite, banana bread. An indulgent treat, yet healthy too! Banana bread is a cake-like dessert that’s great for tea-time (or anytime you feel like having dessert). Course : Dessert Time : 1 hr […]
Moving on with our festive recipes this month, this time we bring to you a spiced apple galette. Galettes are rustic, free-form tarts made with a single crust of pastry, with sides folded up and over the filling to contain the juices. Chai-spiced honey apple cheese galette! It might be a long name, but it […]
The festive season brings with itself so much sweetness in our lives. Like literally. A meal is incomplete without a dessert in most Indian households, especially when the festive season is in full swing! We have invited food bloggers to share their favorite dessert recipes with us this month and here’s the second one in […]
This festive season, we have invited food bloggers to share their favorite dessert recipes with us, and here’s the first one in the series. Sabudana kheer is a popular Indian pudding made with tapioca pearls or sabudana. This kheer is extremely popular during the fasting season of Navratri in India. Time : 40 minutes + […]
(Image by Alexas_Fotos from Pixabay) I have always seen some people argue that marriage is the end of life for almost everyone. They give lame reasons on how fun stops the moment you enter matrimony. And how it’s all about compromise and adjustment for the rest of your life while you stay unhappy. To people […]
Preparing for a wedding can put a lot of unnecessary pressure on the bride, even if she is Miss World! And god forbid, if you don’t fall in the traditional category of a petite bride, it can be stressful. But here’s a fun fact. Not every girl wants to be a size zero on her […]
I’ve found it a bit strange how many people react with a slightly embarrassed smile when I tell them mine is a “love” marriage. Ideally, all marriages should be a result of love, which makes the term “love marriage” odd in itself. However, in our society, parents often take this decision on behalf of their […]
If I have learnt something about human relationships, it is that they are complex and purely subjective. ‘To each his own’ applies to all human interactions on this planet. Our interactions with other humans can rarely be simple (at least this is what my personal experience tells me).but amidst all the complexities that one deals […]
Last Thursday, we talked about women and financial independence. This week let’s talk about how all women, earning or non-earning, can gain awareness of the family finances and empower themselves. Though a woman may not be contributing towards the family income, she should still be aware of, and involved in the family finances. The first step towards […]
What does it take for a woman to stay single and stick to it? Does social pressure get the better of her every time? Let’s find out. It can be quite challenging to stick to the ‘single woman’ status in the patriarchal world that we live in. Oh yes, I mean to be a female […]
Does that sound familiar my desi millennial girls? All of us have been asked this question so many times in our lives. Well, I don’t think it’s even a question. It is a prelude to “Oh! so you are married” or “So you are not married yet?” It is hard to understand why the age […]
This is the concluding part of our interview with 25-year-old Harshala, entrepreneur, founder of A Week In Life, student and a single unmarried mother of a 4-year-old daughter. For Part 1, click here. How has motherhood changed your relationship with men around you? I was a victim of sexual assault by my babysitter’s husband and […]
Did you find adjusting to married life difficult? Did it have to do with the fact that you were expected to be well-trained in household chores from Day 1, but not your husband? My husband and I found it so freaking hard to adjust with each other. We were dating for almost two years before […]
Marriage is a blending of two souls, but what if both souls belong to you? Someone rightly said that there is nothing more soul-soothing than being your own finest companion. An evolving society brings with it some mind-boggling yet refreshing change of ideas. We bring to you Khushi Shah who believes and follows the ideology […]
In the present changing scenario, women have carved a niche for themselves in a male-dominated society, and have been able to find financial independence and stability for themselves. With a career of our own, women are able to put forth our thoughts, needs, and ambitions with more conviction as we gain financial independence. For those […]
