Blogging, Blogging Challenge, India, Lifestyle, Me, MyFriendAlexa, People, Social Media, The New Me, Transformation

Social media: My share of Bouquets and Brickbats #MyFriendAlexa

Social media is a tool that has brought the world closer than ever before. Much of what happens around us is either influenced by it or affects it in some way. Whether you’re a politician, businessman, sportsperson, film producer or a common man, social media gives you a platform to say and be heard. Content… Read More Social media: My share of Bouquets and Brickbats #MyFriendAlexa

Blogging Challenge, Health, Lifestyle, Nature, People, Wellness, Writing

Reconnect with Nature #CauseAChatter

Remember those childhood days when catching butterflies, climbing trees or even playing in the mud gave us a thrill? There was an unbridled delight in the way elements of nature seamlessly gelled in our everyday life. We excitedly collected different types of leaves for our school project and goofingly tried to mimic bird sounds for… Read More Reconnect with Nature #CauseAChatter

Friendship, Non-fiction, People, Quotes, Relationships, Sharing views, Such is life, Thinking hat, Thoughts and musings

Why do we need a forever?

Two and a half decades ago I shook hands with a friend and declared that we were best friends. Teenagers then, the whole idea was to claim exclusivity over each other’s time, gossip and have a ready shoulder to cry on. The term BFF or Best Friends Forever wasn’t coined till then (if it was,… Read More Why do we need a forever?

Festivals, Festive season, Health, Home, India, Kitchen calling, Lifestyle, Nutrition, People, Yummy yum

5 Fasting Foods for Shivratri

As a child Shivratri always held a special place in my heart. The revelry in and around our home on this day was infectious. Some people started chanting mantras early in the morning while others loudly played bhajans on their tape-recorders for others’ benefit. Waking up early and accompanying our parents to the temple was… Read More 5 Fasting Foods for Shivratri