Do We Really Need to Celebrate Women’s Day? For many years, I have refrained from writing about International Women’s Day. Every March, the internet fills with messages celebrating women—their strength, resilience, achievements, and contributions. While these sentiments are meaningful, I often find myself wondering: why do we need a special day to celebrate women at…
Dhurander – A Short review
Dhurander delivers brutal action, a tight political-underworld storyline, and stunningly realistic Karachi sets. Technical brilliance shines through its cinematography, sound, and inventive music. Rakesh Bedi excels, while Akshaye Khanna underwhelms. With standout makeup and strong world-building, the film remains gripping and worth a watch.
How Indian Weddings in the USA Are Very Different From Those in India
⸻ (Disclaimer: This post is not meant to offend or hurt anyone. It is just my observation, made entirely in jest, after attending eight weddings in two years. Please read with chai, humor, and an open heart.) If you grew up in India—or worse, got married in the early 2000s or earlier—then attending an Indian…
Behind the Smiles – A Gentle Reminder to Prioritize Ourselves
It’s been a while since I last posted. Life has been a bit overwhelming lately — things going on personally that have left me disturbed, emotionally drained, and, honestly, questioning a lot. I wasn’t ready to show up here pretending everything was okay. And that in itself made me realize how often we do exactly…
Finding Hope in the Deep — A Review of Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
I read this one a while back but didn’t get around to reviewing it. It does deserve a blog post cos it did tug at my heart strings. If you’ve ever wondered what an octopus might think of the human condition—or if it could teach us something about ourselves—Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt…
One Year Later: A Heart Full of Gratitude
Today marks one year since the day my life changed forever—July 1, 2024, the day I survived a heart attack. As I reflect on this milestone, I am overcome with a deep sense of gratitude and humility. I truly believe the universe wanted me to survive this ordeal, to give me another chance at embracing…
Restaurant Review: Simply South – A Promising New Arrival in Naperville, IL
Yesterday (June 21, 2025), we had the chance to do something we’ve never done before — attend the soft opening of a brand-new South Indian restaurant in Naperville called Simply South. While we weren’t sure what to expect, the experience turned out to be a pleasant one, filled with warmth, flavor, and a little bit…
Burma O’ clock – a suburban hidden gem (Restaurant review)
Grass Jelly drink This time it was just my son and me as the husband was traveling for work. We had been to Proof No. 5 a new hip place in downtown Wheaton and on the way there saw this little place called Burma O’ Clock. We hadn’t eaten Burmese food before so decided to…
When Breath becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi – A short review
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi So much has been written about this book since its publication 10 years ago. My two cents… Reading ‘When Breath Becomes Air’ was a deeply emotional and difficult experience for me. Paul Kalanithi’s reflections on mortality and meaning hit especially close to home because I myself narrowly escaped…
Nadu – Restaurant review
Do you like eating out? Love mouth watering south Asian food? Here’s a review of a hip new restaurant in town - Nadu is located in Lincoln Park, Chicago
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