I once conducted a power dressing workshop for a group of accomplished women. They walked in expecting rules – colours, silhouettes, dos and don’ts. What they carried instead was something far heavier: uncertainty. Many of them were also quietly surprised when I walked in wearing a sari. I could sense the unspoken expectation. People assumed…

I have just returned from an unforgettable 8-day journey through Egypt. It’s a land where time slows down. History whispers from every stone. Human ambition has quite literally been carved into the earth. The presence of the Pyramids of Giza is overwhelming. The Valley of the Kings offers a quiet, almost hushed atmosphere. Egypt has…

Sundays are always when I want to have something special. My cook arrives in the afternoon. They take care of what needs to be made for lunch and dinner. Therefore, breakfast becomes my responsibility. Today being a Sunday, I was wondering what to make. I wanted something special. However, I didn’t want to spend too…

I’m back from Doha, one of my favourite cities. I love its modern, contemporary energy, but this time my joy had a far deeper reason. My two-year-old granddaughter, Azariah, lives there. Now that she’s talking in full sentences (and opinions), our time together felt different this visit. Every evening ended the same way: her climbing…

I was making goan fish curry the other day – one of my favorites. It’s a very simple recipe, yet a bit tricky. The gravy started thickening slowly, the aroma of curry leaves, garlic, and ground spices filling the kitchen. The curry was looking rich with the color of turmeric and the tang of kokum.…