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…
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…
The Khana Conundrum
A few months ago I was approached by the foodie website http://www.itspotluck.com to write a "Two States" story about my life. I am a Bengali married to a Kashmiri Pandit. Since It's Potluck is a food and recipes website, the story had to be about food differences between the two of us and the impact those differences had on our lives. In truth, our food preferences are quite compatible. We have never had problems in regards to food. Please read this light-hearted account of my "Two States" story and for all you foodies out there...do visit http://www.itpotluck.com. It is a very good cooking resource. Here's the link to my story:- The Khana Conundrum
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