Since college, reading has been my companion, escape, and credence during challenging times. Occasionally, someone or something gets on my nerves. I turn to books for solace and they welcome me with a warm embrace. I have been known to forget all existence and pour myself into their company for hours, sometimes days. Yet, for… Read More My thoughts: The Ghost Writer by A. R. Torre
Pollution and its harmful effects have been fervently discussed and warned about since we were kids. However, the sad truth remains that decades later, we seem to have taken little to no responsibility to reduce or control it. While on one side we crib about stinking garbage dumps full of non-recyclable materials, we litter irresponsibly… Read More 5 amazing recycled plastic product brands in India
Inspiration has a way to find you, all you need to do is open your heart for it. Few days ago, thanks to #BlogchatterWritFest, I attended a session by amazing Indian author Preeti Shenoy. It was both a thrilling and informative experience for me since I’ve been following her since she was a blogger. With… Read More Preeti Shenoy: Author Session and Book Review
Social entrepreneurship is a relatively new field but is fast gaining popularity due to its inherent benefits and potentially positive effects on society. It gets wide media coverage, is discussed in colleges to instill social awareness in young minds, and is an appealing prospect for new as well as existing entrepreneurs. The drive to bring… Read More Social Entrepreneurship: Bringing transformational change through social awareness
The deafening roar that announced its entry, the shiny coat with its beautiful stripes, and that authoritative gait as it slowly made its way, nowhere. The toddler I stood mesmerised and absently clutched my mother’s hand as we watched the magnificent beast gingerly walk inside its cage. As I silently prayed that its sharp claws… Read More Why Wildlife Conservation is everyone’s responsibility #CauseAChatter
Call me weird but stepping into a new year has never excited me. I’m not a resolution maker and don’t believe that a change of calendar has anything to do with turning a new leaf in our life. However, I’ve been fascinated with choosing a Word of the Year for direction last couple of years… Read More 2020 in a nutshell: A Year of thrills, gambles and revelations!
When was the last time you gave yourself an honest compliment? Have you ever, even for a moment, wished that your beautiful dream about yourself pans out in real life? A little bit of tucking here or a little bit of brightening there wouldn’t be too bad? If you answer the last two questions in… Read More Body Positivity and ‘The New Me’ #MyFriendAlexa