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I’m someone who doesn’t take easily to change. If you’ve ever seen the cartoon Oswald, you might remember Henry, the Penguin — calm, set in his ways, a creature of comforting routines. That’s me in a nutshell. Once I find a dentist, a tailor, a hair stylist, or even a house help who feels just … Read more
How I Came Across This One? Have you ever watched the first few episodes of a K-drama, enjoyed it, then somehow just… forgot it existed? That was me with “To the Beautiful You“. I remember stumbling across it years ago—watched maybe two or three episodes—and then life happened. It quietly got lost among the sea … Read more
In my previous post, I introduced the classic sitcom Mind Your Language and its unforgettable character, Ali Nadim. If you thought that was fun, wait till you meet Ranjeet Singh, the most courteous English speaker who turns even a basic English sentence into a grand declaration. His English takes you back to those early days of … Read more
How 6 PM Became the Best Part of My Day There are some shows you watch as a kid and then forget, and then there are the ones that stay with you, like a little warm corner in your memory you didn’t know existed until something brings it back. If you grew up in the … Read more
A Cup of Chai and A Story to Unfold Night is the only part of the day that feels like it’s mine alone. When the house is quiet, the kids are asleep (finally!), and all you want is a cup of chai, a blanket, and someone to talk to… or rather, someone to listen to. … Read more
Sometimes, Hindi idioms don’t mean what they literally say. Their meaning becomes apparent only in context. Aankhon par patti baandhna Sometimes, idioms don’t mean what they literally say. Their meaning becomes apparent only in context. One such idiom is “aankhon par patti baandhna”. I’ve had the wrong idea about this idiom for years. I guess … Read more