Ever wondered what words like ‘discipline’ and ‘consistency’ would look like, if personified? You needn’t go hunting far for the answer. Take a glance at Swati Singh – a lifestyle and nutrition coach, a yoga teacher and an intermittent fasting advocate. One of the most frequent compliments that Swati receives is about being… Continue reading GupShup with Swati Singh
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Women Entrepreneurs in a Far-Away Land
It had been a week since in the region. Every few days, when we rushed to load our bags into the car early in the morning, we would turn around, glance and then sigh. “Perhaps we should have stayed here longer. It can’t get more beautiful than this.” It was similar to the emotions… Continue reading Women Entrepreneurs in a Far-Away Land
‘We demonize food’
When you think about someone who develops recipes, who plays around with mouth-watering flavors, makes everything on the plate look appetizing and of course is a foodie herself, what do you think the person must be passionate about? Cooking. I thought the same. When I finally met her and decided to have a… Continue reading ‘We demonize food’
‘Now New Gangaji. Go’
The boy soaking the sun, sitting on his motorbike, was pointing towards a small lane. I looked in the direction of his finger. Then I turned back to look at him. His lips had cracks. When he lifted his hand to take off his cap, I couldn’t help but see the chewed up nails.… Continue reading ‘Now New Gangaji. Go’
He Called It ‘Family Overdose’
Hi. How are y’all doing? How’s the lockdown life been so far? Staying home? Staying safe? Of course, you are! But tell me more. Like what sort of ‘self-discovery’ journey have you been on? I have seen people starting new trends or participating in them – like dress-up challenges, celebrity look-alike challenges, etc.… Continue reading He Called It ‘Family Overdose’
A DIY-ed Room. For the Sake of ‘Likes’
How have y’all been? I suppose now that outdoor options are limited, your occupation must have shifted indoor. Mine too. Actually, it’s always been indoor for me. Except back then, it wasn’t much of a thing. I’ve been hearing people discuss importance of routine while working from home. Emotions of having a cozy… Continue reading A DIY-ed Room. For the Sake of ‘Likes’
Coffee & Me
As a kid, I loved watching those Nescafe coffee commercials. No matter what I would be busy doing, I use to run to the TV room to soak in the tune. Starry-eyed, I watched a beautiful girl wake up on a cozy bed and grab her coffee in a red Nescafe cup; Other times… Continue reading Coffee & Me
‘There’s No bin Laden; No One Will Come to Our Rescue’
“I’m just stepping out of a funeral meet. It was my friend and his brother. They were killed in the blast,” was his first sentence. I woke up to the news of Kabul Airport blast. I have been following the developments for a while now and it was unsettling, to see those images. … Continue reading ‘There’s No bin Laden; No One Will Come to Our Rescue’
Goodbye Bond, Goodbye Fleming
During my morning run, I saw a motorbike zoom past. My heart skipped a beat. I turned around to see if more bikes were coming and if I needed to find a hideout. Clearly, I’d taken my Bond movie from the weekend a bit too seriously. On a side note, partner said a… Continue reading Goodbye Bond, Goodbye Fleming
Her Story – Part 1
We sat there under the typical Singapore sun. Sweating, complaining but chatting non-stop. I don’t quite remember if there were chairs or we just stood the entire time. What I do remember is that the que outside the American Embassy was long, and she was pregnant. This was not my first meeting with Priyanka.… Continue reading Her Story – Part 1