A Valentine’s Day Defense of ‘May I Meet You?’”
Perhaps you’ve heard the dire forecasts about romance these days. Gen Z is dating less, swiping more, and sounding exhausted by the whole enterprise. Headlines warn of a “sex recession,” a phrase that manages to be both alarmist and deeply unromantic. Apparently, young people are lonely, birthrates are falling, and something—someone—must be done. Enter Bill […]
When Love Becomes Care: Notes from the Sandwich Generation
I have a long-running group chat with my four closest childhood friends—the women who’ve known me through awkward haircuts (the infamous ’80s perm), ill-advised bravado (challenging my brother to a table-tennis match; my right thumb has never recovered), and and every milestone that truly mattered, including finishing the first draft of my first novel: 85,000 […]
Planning for Joy (Instead of Failing at Resolutions)
I’m not immune to the seduction of resolutions—especially the earnest, well-meaning, health-adjacent ones that arrive every January like a relative who insists this time will be different. For a good twenty-five Januarys, I promised myself 10,000 steps a day. And for twenty-five Januarys, I failed. Spectacularly. Usually by Day Three. I would start strong—laps around […]
Strategies for In-Law Season
I’m traveling to Los Angeles for the holidays to visit my sister-in-law and her husband, and I’m genuinely looking forward to it. We have one of those easy relationships—full of affection, shared jokes about our kids, the comfort of not having to perform. It’s not something I take for granted. In our culture, that counts […]
Welcome To Delhi: Where Nothing Moves Fast Except My Heart
The moment the plane’s wheels kiss the tarmac at Indira Gandhi International Airport, I know I’m back. There’s something about that first breath of Delhi air—a blend of dampness, Vim floor cleaner, and human sweat—that no fragrance company could ever bottle. It’s unmistakable. It’s India. Inside the terminal, I wave off the men who approach […]
Happy Diwali from Across the Diaspora
Growing up in India, Diwali wasn’t a day—it was a season. Weeks before the festival, our home buzzed with anticipation. My mother would polish the silver diyas until they gleamed like tiny moons, while my father hung strings of marigolds across the entryway, their citrus scent announcing that celebration was near. The kitchen became a […]
My 4-Day Copenhagen Caper
CRAFT CORNER FICTION TIP FOR EMERGING WRITERS: Stop worrying about writing a great novel—focus on writing an honest one. Don’t chase brilliance in your first draft; chase authentic emotion. Let your characters speak the way real people do. Let them make mistakes, contradict themselves, and stumble. Truth in fiction doesn’t come from perfect prose—it […]
The Legend of Godzilla: A Deep Dive into the Nissan GT-R
The automotive world is filled with legends, but few cars command the same level of reverence and awe as the Nissan GT-R. Its name, often whispered with a sense of immense respect, is synonymous with blistering speed, advanced technology, and a heritage forged on the world’s most demanding racetracks. Known affectionately as “Godzilla,” a moniker […]
A Night of Royal Glory: The 2024 Champions League Final
In the hallowed grounds of Wembley Stadium, a clash of titans unfolded on June 1st, 2024, as Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund vied for the ultimate prize in European club football: the UEFA Champions League trophy. What many expected to be a straightforward coronation for the Spanish giants turned into a gripping, tense affair that […]
On the Brink: The Global Crisis of Endangered Species
Planet Earth is currently experiencing an unprecedented loss of biodiversity, an extinction crisis so severe that many scientists have labeled it the Sixth Mass Extinction. Unlike past events caused by natural catastrophes, this one is driven almost entirely by the activities of a single species: humans. At the heart of this crisis are the […]