Once again, after close to 9 months, I am travelling again. There’s something about travel that liberates the mind and makes me want to write. Perhaps it’s the knowledge that I’ll be going somewhere me, somewhere exciting and very soon. Or perhaps it’s the excitement I derive from the change of routine. Or perhaps it’s…
On chivalry and assorted things…
Tell me honestly, when was the last time a man had the courtesy to let you pass before going through the door? Or held your chair for you to sit down in a restaurant? Can’t remember? Well, I couldn’t either until I met a friend recently. In an entirely unexpected meeting with a friend, I…
Happy birthday, my darling
Chennai, my hometown and the only place I can call home turned 375 yesterday. For some reason, I have a strange love-hate relationship with Chennai. There are days when I’m completely contented with being here. On others, I would like nothing better than to get the hell out. While I love the beach and everything…
Women can’t have it all…
There is something deeply disturbing about Indra Nooyi’s brutally frank interview with Business Insider about why women cannot possibly have it all. Her narration of being unable to share her joys with her own mother speaks volumes about what is expected of women in this society. Her mother’s reaction that she may be the CEO…
Decisions…
Every once in a while, we all look back and wonder how life would have been had we chosen differently. Talking to a friend earlier today, I was struck by much the same thought. A series of “what ifs” presented itself during my conversation, to which I don’t necessarily have answers. What if, after finishing…
Being a woman…
…is not easy at times. This is not the first time I’ve spoken up against online abuse and it will not be the last. Yet, it never seems to end. As a woman, the minute you say something the majority doesn’t agree with, you’re targeted. Sometimes it’s people making you see sense, sometimes it is…
On life, love and everything else…
Every once in a while, life teaches you a lesson. It jerks you out of complacency and tells you to wake up and smell the coffee. I get the feeling that life has been sending out a very similar signal to me lately. For some strange reason, I thought of someone who hasn’t really been…
The European adventure – VI
This vacation draws to a close. On the way from Florence to Pisa to take a flight back to Paris, I feel free. This is the first time I’m taking a vacation alone. It’s taken me 31 years and over 10 years of work life to gather the courage to go somewhere alone, just to…
The European adventure – V
Special exhibition happening in the Galleria dell’Accademia on “Acknowledging Michelangelo”. Starts today and open until May 18. I’m just plain lucky! No photos allowed inside the gallery…am so disappointed. David simply adds itself to my list of not-to-miss works of art. Capturing a fluidity and grace that’s hard to explain David captivates even the casual…
The European adventure – IV
It’s confirmed now. The Italians are different from their other European counterparts. They don’t understand the meaning of the term “queue”. The train is quite nice. Comfortable with on-board WiFi for a cent! Found the hotel quite easily. The lady at the tourist information desk was nice enough to hand me an English version of…