Like all the grandparents of the current generation, my mom keeps travelling to meet her grandchildren as we can’t meet her quite regularly because of the hectic school schedule and long distances. While she enjoys her visits, she misses out on the latest movie releases. Did I tell you she is a movie buff? So […]
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Corvee Foundation- Helping women carve a niche
When we say founders of NGO, what comes to mind is typically 50+ something people working towards the betterment of underprivileged by hosting or organizing workshops? But the millennials aren’t too far behind. Meet Chinmayee Sukthankar and Neha Agarwal, founders of Corvee Foundation, an organization that focuses on empowering women towards self-sustenance and helping them […]
History is a funny subject!
As a kid, I loved history… I enjoyed reading about the heroics of great leaders and rebels from the past. There was grit, drama, determination and a lot more. It never failed to impress me. There were clear villains and heroes in the story. History lies in the eye of the beholder It was only […]
4 reasons why you should revisit the Marathi movie Mulshi Pattern
This weekend, we decided to go for a long drive. Pune was always known for the hills surrounding it, beautiful green farms and backwaters from the dam. This time as we drove, all we saw was urbanization. It made me remember a statement “You don’t realize how the cities are growing while living in the […]
Agarbatti Vinayak- a bright star inspiring thousands
If you see someone on a handicap vehicle with muscle rigidity talking in slurred speech what would be your first thoughts? Most would feel pity or sorry. But pity is the last thing you should feel. I met a bright entrepreneur here. Vinayak Hegade or lovingly called Agarbatti Vinayaka was affected with cerebral palsy in […]
The day I became a guardian angel!
Did you ever end up in situations when you least expected? Someone comes in as a savior or you end up in a position to help someone, what will you call it? Coincidence, a guardian angel or something else? We had a similar experience recently on our annual road trip through Karnataka. We had been […]
It is time to get Inked!
Its time to get inked I go out everytime and fulfill my duty, which is also my right I never get any sops, free mixer or fridge But nonetheless, you will find me standing in line, waiting for my turn to vote I am never eligible for doles like free meals, 1Rs. Rice and dal […]
Anandi Gopal – A fitting tribute to India’s first lady doctor
When I came to know that Zee studios is producing a movie on the life of Dr.Anandi Gopal Joshi ( India’s first doctor) I was part excited and part worried about the execution. I wanted to know who Anandi Gopal Joshi was, over and above the one line that I had read years ago in […]
5 Unique gifting ideas for this Valentines Day
Valentine’s Day and its gifting options change as we grow. While it is all about small gifts when you are young and a bit more materialistic things when your love is new. It moves to experiences, being comfortable around each other and enjoying the company while being in your skin is what matters as you […]
Women the latest casualty of #MeToo movement in the workforce?
The #MeToo movement has been a raging topic online and offline for the past many months. A lot of skeletons have tumbled out of the cupboard and a lot are coming to light almost daily. However this has also brought about a new set of problems for women. A new situation called ‘Touch Me Not’ syndrome […]