Migration, Belonging, Pandemic: Kitaab’s Anthology Has It All
As a humble writer and avid reader of fiction, I’m always in awe of the short story. While on one level the short story is challenged by its need for brevity,
Preeti Hay
Indian Audio Books For the Global Child
In a virtual world, parents are striving to strike a balance between the need for a personal connection and the prerequisite to learn. While school learning com
The Miracle of Christmas
Growing up Hindu in cosmopolitan Bombay, I looked forward to Christmas with a sigh of relief. Christmas for us did not have the bearings and pressures of other
The Fearless New Normal
This pandemic is the most collective experience we have been through as a generation. And yet, it is also one of the most uniquely individual experiences. Its e
Why Father’s Day Felt Different
This year father’s day felt different. And I don’t mean in the way we celebrate it, because like others I was guilty of incessantly googling many creative a
Mothering During Shelter in Place
Try entertaining a toddler without shelter in place and you will find yourself exhausted beyond belief at the end of the day. A study has shown that even athlet
Magic Pot: Make Indian Food Instantly
How many times have you craved a good home cooked Indian meal and then settled on an easy sandwich? The time consuming cooking that "ghar ka khanna" involves is
Power in a Woman’s Duty
In a world full of women leaders, celebrities and entrepreneurs, there are many women to look upto. But sometimes inspiration lies hidden not in the far fetched
The Arrangement of Love
While talking to a friend in distress over dating dilemmas, I confessed that if life had not taken the drastic turn that it did for me, I would have perhaps res
“The Colonization of India was an Anarchic Corporate Event”–William Dalrymple
William Dalrymple is one of Britain’s finest and most extensive historians on India in the contemporary age. He is the bestselling author of many books such a
Five Reasons to do Yoga this Holiday Season
Holidays can be a busy time to say the least; in spite of the joy surrounding it, you are pulled in different directions physically, emotionally and financially
Southern Summer, Indian Charm
Summer in the South East lingers on like an old friend. Fall waits patiently to move in. Winter is a distant dream in books about Christmas, and long days are s
