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When I started cooking I tried Pav-bhaji… And cook this dish till date and find it very easy to cook and delicious to taste. Now as I was about to choose a snap…I see that I have never clicked a photo of this dish… So, it adds to my to do list!! I always had
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The Journey Before the Journey My journey to Japan wasn’t just about visiting a new country — it was born from a deep fascination with the principles, methodologies, culture, language, and spirit of Japan. Professionally, I had come across concepts like Kaizen (continuous improvement) and the 5S methodology, which left a lasting impression on me.
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In her new children’s book series, Sudha Murty once again proves why her stories are loved across generations. With titles like How Bamboo Got Its Bounty and How Onion Got Its Layers, she blends curiosity, folklore, and simple science into warm, memorable tales for kids. Each story answers a child’s “why” in the most charming
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How creative am I… Creative enough to paint above average… Creative enough to use food salvage… Creative enough to perform onstage… Creative enough to enjoy skygaze… Creative enough to break the barriers… Creative enough to solve the Fouriers… Creative enough to narrate stories… Creative enough to forget glories…
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In every Indian household, we buy rice, lentils, wheat, seasonal fruits, and veggies. In the past, people often purchased grains, oil, sugar, and jaggery in bulk, enough to last a year or more. While this approach offered the advantage of lower costs, it required significant effort to preserve and store these items properly. However, I
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Just a day ago, I stumbled upon a podcast where a celebrated children’s book writer confidently declared, “Mugging up without understanding is a complete waste of time.” Naturally, I nodded. Because podcasts have that effect. And then, like all inconvenient thoughts, a question popped up: Is it really? If mugging up is so useless, why
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Have you ever stood on a stage, looked at the audience, and felt your heart race faster than your words could form? I have… and looking back, I am grateful for every moment of it. Thanks to my school, my teachers, my friends, and my family, I grew up in an environment where performing wasn’t
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Choosing a favourite cartoon is always tough, especially when so many of them shaped our childhood and still manage to lift our mood today. But if I had to pick the ones closest to my heart, *Tom and Jerry* and *Donald Duck* instantly stand out. There’s something timeless about their humour, mischief, and exaggerated yet
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Reducing screen time has become essential in a world where digital distractions are constant, and one of the most effective ways to do this is by consciously replacing screen-heavy moments with enriching offline activities. Reading is a wonderful place to start. Picking up a book not only gives a break from harsh blue light but
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The year has been wonderfully positive, filled with growth, curiosity, and constant learning. In many ways, it felt like a personal reset, an opportunity to keep my mind active and engaged by exploring new skills and new perspectives. One of the most meaningful parts of this journey has been learning a new language. Japanese has
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Over the past year, many of you have followed, commented, encouraged, and gently nudged me to keep writing here on WordPress and today, I just want to say thank you. Your support truly means more than you know.These days, I often wonder if writers will even have an existence when tools like ChatGPT can write…
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May in India arrives with its unmistakable signature—golden sunlight, long afternoons, and that dry, shimmering heat we simply call the Indian summer. The days feel slower, the air feels heavier, and even the wind carries a warm, dusty sigh. Yet there’s a certain charm to it: school vacations, lazy mornings, evening strolls, and the promise