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Parenting Unplugged Book Review: Lessons from The Drama Mama Diaries by Lalitha Ramanathan I recently read a book by my friend, Lalitha Ramanathan, and honestly, it felt like reading the parenting version of my own thoughts ; just wittier, funnier, and far better worded. Parenting Unplugged isn’t your usual parenting manual that tries to fix …
Exciting news for food lovers – Lucknow has officially been named a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. For Lucknowites, this is a proud moment. Our city, known for its elegance, culture, and hospitality, has now earned global recognition for something we’ve always known – the magic of Awadhi cuisine. From royal kitchens to bustling streets, Lucknow’s flavors have traveled through centuries, and the world is finally taking notice.
After nearly two months of festivals, party, and the kind of joyful chaos that leaves you both full and fatigued, it feels good to be back, coffee in hand, laptop open, and a story to tell. And this time, that story unfolds on a screen. I recently watched Searching (2018) and Missing (2023): two digital-age …
Maybe It Had to Happen… I didn’t plan it.I didn’t sit down one day with a cup of coffee and say, “Let’s start a blog.”It happened during a time none of us saw coming—a time when the world came to a screeching halt, and we were all forced to stay still. And in that stillness, …
Breast milk is supposed to be the gold standard of nutrition for babies. It’s natural. It’s nurturing. It’s made by a mother’s body to nourish new life. But what if I told you that the very thing we trust as the purest form of nourishment is no longer safe? That’s not fear-mongering. That’s a fact, …
Some seasons don’t drain you all at once; they wear you down slowly. You keep going, doing what needs to be done, until your body forces you to pause. That’s exactly where I found myself a few weeks ago. It started with an ache in my arms that I brushed off as fatigue. But within …
Remember that powerful Bollywood song from the movie Kajal (1965) —“Achhon ko buraa saabit karnaa, duniya ki puraani aadat hai”? Well, for years, I sang it as:“Bachchon ko buraa saabit karnaa, duniya ki puraani aadat hai.” And honestly? It still made sense to me. I mean, I was backing kids during that phase of life …
Summer break is a magical time. Also known as:“Mumma, I’m bored!”“Mumma, can we bake?”“Mumma, I want something sweet!”…all before noon. So instead of saying No (for the 45th time), I said, “Sure. YOU bake!” Spoiler alert: …no eggshells in the batter, and no tantrums (from mom or child). Welcome to the wonder of the Easy …
There I was—minding my own business, scrolling through reels of cats knocking things over, when my daughter barged into the room with a glint in her eye and her YouTube history in hand. “Mom, you HAVE to see this dal,” she said. Now, I’m used to dramatic entries. After all, I live with a teenager …
First off, a big thank you for showering so much love on my last post about the “Best party games for kids”— it turned out to be one of the most-loved posts on my blog. So, I thought, why stop at games? Let’s make your kid’s party truly unforgettable. In this post, we’re exploring “How …