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 […]
Sshhhh!!! Don’t say it aloud. “Log kya kahenge?”, “Kali khil chuki hai”, “Tauba, Tauba”. Does any of this ring a bell? If not let me offer you a better version of this. Something you will easily relate to. Cherry, mudcherry, deflowering, poppy curtain, V-card, vajayjay, dewy cherry. If these words send a blood rush to […]
It’s been 10 months now that I am unwell. After 3 sonographies, blood work, and finally a colour Doppler test the root cause was detected inside my body. All my life I had PCOD and I never knew what having a normal menstrual cycle felt like. But this time the results were different because the […]
Single. Unmarried. And now a mother? What a perfect recipe for some gossip and judgment right? That’s how we have been taking care of our single unmarried mothers for many years now. The most common perception is that these girls make hasty decisions, which is why they end up getting into these situations in the […]
The wait is finally over, Panditji has set ‘the date’! You know it’s time for Haldi, Sangeet, Shehnais, Pheras, gorgeous lehengas, abundant jewellery and of course – flawless skin! Friends and family ensure you of taking care of all the wedding preps. But what about your skin? In the midst of all the planning and […]
As love matures and turns into something beautiful, there is a need to make it formal in the society we live in. That’s what most of us believe and follow. When we say society, especially the one we inhabit, marriage is what makes a relationship formal and is defined as “the legally or formally recognized […]
Books are the ultimate solace in an otherwise mundane life. So if you are an avid reader and also secretly wish to be an author soon, here is Anukrti Upadhyay, accomplished author of Bhaunri and Daura giving us some author goals. 1. What inspired you to get into the world of writing? I feel we […]
We have turned our lives into a never-ending race and it’s time we start talking openly if we don’t wish to run or if we want to pause. It’s time to take back control and decide if we want to run or savor the journey that life is. I have a confession to make. I […]
Are you a responsible netizen or do you let your biases reflect in the way you share news? How can we engage in a more positive way on social media, even when we don’t agree with each other? As millennials begin to take over major decision-making positions all over the world, it is equally important […]
As I type this, I swat a mosquito away from my arm. By the way, did you know that there is a day for mosquitoes? That’s right, World Mosquito Day falls on August 20 every year. Now, this day is not to celebrate mosquitoes, but to commemorate the day Sir Ronald Ross discovered that female […]
Why keep resolutions just to New Year? This Independence Day, let us pledge to gift our children a better version of freedom, one that is inclusive and makes this world a better place to live in. What is freedom? This is one question I have tried to find an answer to all my life. And […]
Raksha Bandhan is almost here! Although in between all your preparations and visits to family during this time, don’t forget to look a million dollar with the perfect makeup! In my previous post we curated few beautiful Rakhi outfits, but is that all for an Indian festival so special? Absolutely not, as they say makeup […]
Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi, a festival that celebrates siblings, strengthens the bond as we express our love in the form of gifts. This year, think different and try these cool gift ideas for your loved ones. It doesn’t matter whether you are an adult or a child, everyone loves a thoughtful present. And when it’s […]
Courage comes to those who dare to defy the flow of the world and choose an unexplored path. Marriage, for a woman, has traditionally been an institution where it’s hard to think about your own aspirations. But when one is determined to break stereotypes, nothing is impossible. For this week’s Womaniya of the Week series, […]
It’s been 11 years since my first job and almost a year since I left my first employer. As I look back, I can see how my professional journey actually began on that train I took to join Infosys, Mysore, years back. The first day of college and the day we join the professional world […]
If ever there is a bond so special, so beautiful and so eternal that drifts over all differences and gets stronger each day, it is the love siblings share. Raksha Bandhan is one such Indian festival that’s all about celebrating the love and care by a brother and sister. As festivals are the best excuse […]
A shout out to all food lovers as the month of August promises delicious meals at discounts you can’t imagine. Did you know that a lot of cities in India are offering massive discounts on food and drinks right now? That’s right! From buffets to a-la-carte, fine dining to budget, and food to drinks, they’ve […]
When a dad blogger shared the poem he had penned down for his daughter on Instagram, it started the #lettertomykid campaign. It’s hard to find dad bloggers, but when you do find one who’s questioning the status quo, one social media post at a time, you get curious. That’s what led us to Aashish Agrawal, […]
Social media can make it seem like everyone you know has a massive group of friends that they party with every week. But is it always great to have so many friends? Let’s find out. It may feel like you are missing out on a lot of fun when you see a bunch of friends […]
Celebrating Friendship Day means getting in touch with friends, old and new, and expressing our love right? But this time, we thought it might also be a good day to confess. Three of our bloggers come together to share friendship lessons they learnt for life. ‘My immaturity made me a bad friend‘ Dearest Neeti, As […]
