A Step Backward is sometimes two Steps Forward…

Sometimes you must take a step backward to enable you to move forward. I know it may not be as easy as it sounds but it is (sometimes) vital that you do it or else you will find yourselves stuck and unable to move forward at all.

Trulli awesome ‘Alberobello’

I know I am a little late with my blog on our Easter break, but hey! as they say, ‘better late than never’ 😊 As every year, April for us is a time for holiday with friends and this year was no different. This time around it was a trip to “Italy’s sun-bleached heel” – …

‘India’ Through my Lens

Being born in India and having spent 24 years of my life there, it holds a special place in my heart. Having our families back there, we do a customary visit to Delhi each year to spend some quality time with family, tantalise the taste buds and as an attempt to retain our roots. Our…

The Irony of Menstruation: Vital but Impure

“Sorry I cannot sit in the prayers, as I have my periods” Does that sound familiar? I am sure it does!! Not surprisingly, many of us have either turned down invites for religious or related ceremonies or have had our relatives, friends and acquaintances do that, just because of the monthly menstrual cycle. I was born…

Dancing in my own Sangeet!

With just a couple of hours to go and remembering the last night before the D day.. My Sangeet Ceremony… us Punjabi’s love to have fun and be merry.. so mine was indeed ‘Sangeet with a twist’ A 3-in-1 night of Mehandi, Traditional Sangeet and a Pre-wedding Cocktail Party.. I know this is now a…