"Sandwich generation" is a term that demographers have given to adults who are caring for both children under 18 and older relatives simultaneously. These days people are living longer, having children later, and requiring two incomes to get by: all of these factors result in...
As Valentine's Day approaches you may be thinking of how to please your sweetheart on February 14th, the day the commercial world has designated to be the celebration of romantic love. But what about using this day to reflect on your year-round relationship? Now that...
In an earlier column I wrote about how my husband's decision to get an assessment and meal plan from a nutritionist changed the course of our lives. We had always been regular with exercise but could not figure out how to eat in the pursuit...
A trip to an exotic land After a long dreary period of staying put, the world is open and travel is calling our name once again! But alas, there is one obstacle that is throwing a wrench in everyone’s plans: unprecedented visa delays. A UK...
I hope you are enjoying the most socially active season in Chennai. Not only are there plenty of celebrations between Navratri and Christmas, but the general atmosphere of cooler weather and the year coming to a close make us feel like gathering more frequently. Sometimes...
India is a melting pot of different religions, and while media sensationalism suggests otherwise, we mostly live in harmony with our friends and neighbours of varying faiths. I feel privileged to have been raised with both Catholic and Hindu influences and I love living in...
hey text throughout the day, picking up conversation threads from the day before, not wasting time on formalities like “Good morning” or even “Hey what’s up?” They speak on the phone once every 3 hours and don’t go 36 hours without seeing each other. At...
My interest in beauty and glamour comes entirely from my mother and elder sister’s influence. Mom told me how she woke up on the day of her scheduled C-section and carefully applied her eyeliner as she did every day--a true commitment to vanity! In my...
Now that we have a renewed appreciation for the freedom to travel, many of you might be making up for a lost time, and planning holidays with both family and friends. I recently returned from one such holiday that I took with my girl gang....
What comes to mind when you think about Mother’s Day? You probably think of brunch, a bouquet of flowers, and greeting card sentiments, all enveloped in an aura of springtime prettiness. Mother’s Day traditionally celebrates moms at the surface level; we are sweet little women...
