Cooking is more than preparing food. What once felt like a heavy responsibility gradually became a source of calm, creativity and comfort for me. In this personal reflection, I explore how cooking can become therapeutic—and why this essential life skill should never be confined to women.
Political power is meant to serve the people, not place leaders above them. When ambition overtakes principles and power escapes accountability, democracy suffers. This is a personal reflection on politics, political responsibility, public trust, and why we need leaders who remember that they are citizens first.
Patriarchy is not merely a word describing male dominance; it is a deeply rooted social structure that continues to influence women’s freedom, safety, education, employment, dignity, and rights. But smashing patriarchy does not mean hating men—it means challenging the inequalities that hold women back. Equality is not a favour; it is a fundamental right.
A peaceful life is not necessarily about having more money, greater success, or a life without problems. It is about knowing what is enough, protecting your peace, setting healthy boundaries, nurturing genuine relationships, and finding contentment within yourself.
Why should we wait for someone else’s approval to feel worthy or happy? This heartfelt poem is a celebration of self-love, inner strength, self-belief, and the courage to become our own cheerleaders.
What does freedom truly mean to us today? On India’s 79th Independence Day, I reflect on my personal journey, India’s changing political landscape, the meaning of patriotism, and my vision of a kinder, safer, more responsible India. Because loving India also means having the courage to question what needs to change.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? I always prioritized others but never myself. The result was that people would take advantage of me and then speak ill of me. But one day, my brother-in-law said to me, “You should live for yourself, too.” That was the best advice I ever received, and … Read more
Share a photo of your pet and tell us one thing that makes them uniquely them. Actually I don’t have a pet. After losing my younger daughter to Cancer, I felt so disconnected from the people around me. I would like to have a little dog someday, but for now, I don’t have any.
What does it mean to be an ordinary student in a world where dreams often compete with privilege? “Yes, I Am a Student” is a heartfelt free-verse poem that gives voice to millions of young minds seeking fairness, dignity, and a future built on merit rather than influence.
What’s something you used to worry about but don’t anymore? I used to be afraid of being alone; whenever I was by myself, I would feel a strange sense of fear, but that is no longer the case. Now, I really enjoy being alone.