“Unfortunately, not selected.” That was the subject line of the email I received today from an agency regarding my daughter. As I read it, I paused. Then, purposefully, I rephrased it in my mind: “Fortunately, not selected.”Because now, she has more space to grow, more time to practice, and a stronger reason to strive. And […]
We moved to Dubai, where rental rates are quite high. We live in a good locality, but in a compact single-bedroom apartment with our two daughters. Space is always a concern—but what bothers me most is that we don’t have a balcony. Drying clothes has been a constant challenge. With air-conditioning inside and scorching heat […]
I’ve always been a passionate food lover. Traveling to savor good food was one of my greatest joys. When life got tough, my favorite foods—coffee, biryani, samosas, potato wedges, chocolates, cakes, and ice cream—became my comfort and stress busters, helping me get through frustrating times. But life had other plans. Over the past 7 or […]
From the time we’re young, life feels like a race around numbers. First, it’s about marks and ranks. Everyone you meet asks, “How much did you score?” Then, when you begin working, the focus shifts to your salary. “How much do you earn? How many properties do you own? What’s in your bank account?” As […]
