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The Comeback Chronicles: From Lost Words to Found Joy
I’m back on my blog after a protracted hiatus, and if you’re one of the few who noticed, thank you for sticking with me. I owe you an apology and an explanation, and I’m ready to share. Well, I admit I don’t have a compelling reason for why I stopped writing. Really, I just kept telling myself it was due to an overwhelming sense of busyness. Truth be told, I am neck-deep in work that I staunchly believe in, and there have been significant changes on the personal and family front. Time seems to be rushing past me, and I found myself lost in the whirlwind. Initially, there was the…
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Teaching social media etiquettes to children
Since the past six months, our entire lives seem to have shifted online. From work to schools to attending functions and funerals…everything has, unfortunately, become virtual. The pandemic has forced us to stay cooped up inside our houses and the erstwhile debate on ‘exposing children to devices’ has gone out the window. Schooling being online, the screen time of the children is beyond recommended by any standards but right now, there seems to be no other solution to stay sane and connected if not through digital devices. As schoolwork is being shared and submitted online using Google classrooms and Whatsapp, most of the parents(including me) have given children a device…
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Children & COVID-19 pandemic- How to talk to and comfort your kids!
These are unprecedented times and seem like the pandemic movies coming alive. As much as we may want to wake up and realize this was all just a nightmare, we can’t just wish it away. What we can do is control our reactions to the situation not only for fighting the calamity together but also because there are little humans at home who are confused, scared and are looking up at us. This is not what we ever wished for our children, to be witness to times like these but now that we are here, we need to remember to take care of their mental health too! KEEP THE FACTS…
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Solo travel as a woman- why I love it and you should too!
Over the past year or so, I have undertaken solo travel to a number of destinations-both within the country and abroad. The first time was sheer coincidence as I had to stay back in London for work while my family traveled back. I was miserable at the very idea but that one journey alone changed my view about traveling solo and since then, I deliberately have traveled on my own! Why, you ask? Well, you really need to just go ahead and undertake a solo journey to understand but let me try to share my experience that makes me support it so vehemently. Major Vitamin C(onfidence) booster! Solo travel involves…
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Teaching kindness to children-how much is too much?
Teaching values like kindness to children is the prime responsibility of parents and every time a child swears or lashes out, the parents are met with a disapproving look from all ‘well-wishers’ around. I agree that children learn the most at home, from their parents and we must act as role models for them. After all, they are the future, of the country, of the world. We must teach them politeness, kindness, honesty……but what if the child imbibes the teachings so strongly that she becomes too good for her own good? How would you react to that? As a parent, what do you feel is your greater responsibility- to teach…
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5 reasons you must visit Yangon (Myanmar)!
With vacations around the corner, everyone is surfing the internet for holiday destinations and I am sure the Google search leaves one spoiled for choice. So let me tell you about an offbeat destination that not many will…Yangon in Myanmar! Although I went there on a work trip, the place had me craving me for more by the time I boarded my flight. Why? Read on as I give you not one but 5 reasons why you must visit Yangon! Reason #1- Schwe Dagon Pagoda If you need just one reason to travel to Yangon, it is Schwe Dagon Pagoda. The most prominent Buddhist temple of the country, Schwe Dagon Pagoda towers majestically…
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5 reasons why smartphones are not the answer to your child’s boredom!
Okay so since you are reading this, you are either a parent really concerned about the increasing screen time in your child’s life or you are a parent who feels I am totally bonkers and handing out impractical advice. Either ways, this article is for you! First things first- I AM NOT A PERFECT PARENT OR EVEN CLAIM TO BE ONE! I am just a regular mom who survives on a few screams, daily soaps and lots of coffee to get through the day. I only write on things that I feel strongly about and this I just had to pen down, especially after attending a party where 6 adults…
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Take a break, reclaim your life! I just did.
Do you wake up every morning and follow the same routine over and over again, everyday? Do you have a mental list of things you plan on doing ‘once you have the time to’? Does the phrase,’Where is the time?’ come spontaneously to you whenever anyone asks you about a recent movie, a book or a cool cafe that just opened in your town? Do you realise it feels okay for you to say yes to all these? Don’t be surprised if you find yourself nodding in response to all the aforesaid questions. Most of you do one or many of these and quite frankly, till recently, I did too!…
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Taragarh Palace review- A feel of heritage and royal living!
Have you ever looked at a fort or a palace and imagined what life used to look like within the confines of its walls, long back when it actually housed a royal family? And then imagined yourself as a part of that life while walking through the sombre corridors that once glistened with the aura of regality? Well, I for one sure do. I even imagine myself dressed in all fineries, wandering the palatial gardens with a brigade of handmaids following me around, a soft music playing in the backdrop and a whiff of romance in the air….before I stumble mindlessly over a piece of furniture and am back in…
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Chhatbir zoo- A photo blog!
Chandigarh is City Beautiful and has always had my heart! So when we had guests over from out of country who were keen to travel nearby cities, Chandigarh topped the list. As a person who never misses a chance to visit the place, I pride myself in knowing a lot about the sightseeing places in Chandigarh and assured our guests of a perfect guided tour. I forgot that despite the familiarity, the city always entices me. One of the places that truly mesmerised me was Chhatbir zoo (Yes, I have been there before many times but still!) I was on my own, capturing the majestic animals in all their glory…
