The year was 2005. I was a newly minted Management Graduate. My life ahead looked pretty clear to me – I would pursue my Masters in Finance, and work in the field of Stock Research and Investment Banking. Eventually, I would marry a guy who was settled in my city, Mumbai, as I could not…
Why We Must Embrace New Beginnings
In life, there are times when we encounter a huge obstacle in our path. It looks like the end of the road, and we can’t seem to find the strength to move on. It is at precisely these times, when we can no longer think of a reason to continue, that we must think of…
Unconditional Acceptance for Good Relationships
It is said that the best gift you can give anyone, is your unconditional love and acceptance. This is especially true for healthy relationships- unconditional acceptance of your partner’s belief’s, attitudes and behaviors is important. Having said that, it is also true that unconditional acceptance is something that we all want, but we rarely give…
#ATOZChallenge 2015 @AprilA2Z | Theme Reveal
Finally! It is the day of the Great Theme Reveal for the A to Z Challenge 2015. For those who are new to the A to Z Challenge – it is a daily blogging challenge during the month of April. 26 posts for 26 days, that match the 26 letters of the alphabet (April 1…
Do Not Treat Your Daughter Like Your Son | Fight Unconscious Gender Bias
Have you heard people say – I treat my daughter like a son? Contrary to popular opinion, that’s not a parenting best practice. It’s unconscious gender bias. Not convinced? Read on. “I treat my daughter just like my son.” “She is not my daughter, she is my son.” If you are not an Indian, the above…
The One You Cannot Have by Preeti Shenoy | Book Review
I have to say that this book is an unconventional pick for me. I normally don’t read a lot in this genre, outside of the occasional Chetan Bhagat book, which is also rare these days. But I was out of books, and a trip to the bookstore or library meant battling snow, so I settled…
Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell | Book Review
In Outliers, Gladwell casts his inquisitive eye on those who have risen meteorically to the top of their fields, analyzing their legacies, opportunities, and their particular place in history, searching for a common thread. The thing that I really liked the most about this book, is the diversity of the examples that he draws from-…
The Fault in our Stars by John Green | Book Review
“So dawn goes down to day, the poet wrote. Nothing gold can stay”. It is said that if you learn to accept rather than expect, you will have fewer disappointments. But I guess, it is human nature to expect. I had huge expectations of this book after the overwhelming amount of reviews, and the generous…
Do Opposites Attract only in Science, or even in Love?
Saying 1: Opposites Attract. Saying 2: Birds of a feather flock together. I am sure most of us have heard these sayings over and over again while growing up. However, they do convey diametrically opposite meanings. Logically speaking, only one of these sayings can be true, as they negate each other. But love and friendships…
The First Phone Call from Heaven by Mitch Albom | Book Review
“On the day the world received its first phone call from heaven, Tess Rafferty was unwrapping a box of tea bags.” We live in the day and age of smartphones. Ever wondered HOW smart are they? Smart enough to put through a call from Heaven? Picture this. You are going about your daily chores, and…