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The Long Road Home 🐾
After four years in France, we decided to return to India — with Arya in tow. What followed was a tangled web of paperwork, missing registrations, last-minute crate hunts, and emotional airport goodbyes. This is the story of her journey home — across borders, bureaucracy, and a whole lot of…
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The Return of Humpty Dumpty (feat. a Bandaged Paw and a Battered Toe)
Two years after my original Humpty Dumpty post, life delivered a sequel. This time featuring a limping dog and a bleeding toe. From bandaged paws to balcony mishaps, resilience had an opportunity to shine again!
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A Night at the Musée de La Poste: Nuit Blanche 2025
Nuit Blanche transforms Paris into an open-air art gallery. This year, Nuit Blanche led me to Musée de La Poste. From rare clocks to witty contemporary art, this museum reminded me why it’s also important to have spaces dedicated to ordinary but foundational aspects of everyday life.
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The Soundtrack of My Soul
From raiding my brother’s music stash to creating my own emotional refuge, music has been my constant companion. Lyrics rarely mattered—except for Bon Jovi. Rhythm always did. Through heartbreaks, takeoffs, and turbulent times, I’ve turned to melodies to hold me steady. This is the story of that quiet bond.
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Food, Memories, and the Unchanging Comfort of Some Restaurants
Some restaurants are more than just places to eat. They become markers of time, holding memories of friendships, milestones, and quiet moments of reflection. Esplanade, with its comforting Bengali flavours, has been one such place for me – constant through changing years, nourishing not just with food, but with familiarity…
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When Bias Comes from Within
Bias isn’t always loud. It’s often in who gets heard and who gets ignored. At a startup launchpad, my emails went unanswered, while my male co-founder received a response. The irony? This happened on March 7th, just before Women’s Day. Was it inefficiency or internalised bias?
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A Glimpse Into 19th Century Elegance At Maison Caillebotte
Maison Caillebotte offers a glimpse into the refined world of a wealthy 19th-century bourgeois family. From its elegant interiors to the vast landscaped gardens that inspired the artist, the estate is a fascinating contrast to the bohemian lifestyles of Caillebotte’s Impressionist peers.
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When A Bouquet Travels From Bangalore To Paris…And Back in Time
The whimsical journey of a bouquet – through security in Bangalore, on a long-haul flight to Frankfurt, another round of security, a layover, and finally to Paris.
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What If Colour Was the Only Story Art Needs?
Art is often analyzed through history, technique, and form—but what if color is its deepest language? During my visit to the Centre Pompidou, I realised that colour, more than subject or style, is what captivates me. It speaks to me in a way that goes beyond words, shaping my instinctive…
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10-Minute Groceries & Infinite Paper Bags
The rise of Q-commerce in India has transformed consumer habits dramatically, favoring quick delivery apps like Zepto and Blinkit over traditional shopping. While convenience reigns, it limits product variety and encourages a sedentary lifestyle. The proliferation of delivery packages raises environmental concerns, prompting a call for balance between convenience and…
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The Weight of Truth in The Dark Room
An incredibly beautiful and poignant book, The Dark Room by Rachel Seiffert, presents a different side of the Second World War. A must read, even though the stories are heart-rending, and force you to confront how we process our darkest chapters.
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The Christmas Overload
A short rant about the incredibly inescapable, stereotyped, and deeply materialistic Christmas! From cozy clichés to its global cultural colonisation, let’s unpack the absurdity of the season, shall we?
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