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I am used to waiting. In the world of client servicing, one of the lessons I learned early, is that responsiveness to a client’s need…

I spent three weeks at my two homes in Wayanad, Kerala. First with my parents and then a few days with my sister and her…

The thunderstorm-like noise of water beating down on a tin roof drowns out all conversation on my zoom call. Luckily it lasts only a minute…

About 6 years ago, I was participating in a group learning activity. I contributed initially and then went quiet. The facilitator (let’s call her Ms….

A few weeks ago, I got invited by the Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication, to be the chief guest at an international film festival called…

Mask on, sanitiser in pocket and guard up, I viewed this once familiar world with suspicion and excitement. This was my explorer’s mindset, as I…

As the date to pay my son’s college fees drew nearer, the tension built. His bank account had not been opened. I did not have…

I feel stronger having walked through the valley of COVID. I’m not sure why, though. Maybe it’s the after effect of vulnerability. Knowing that I…

As I tentatively felt my way back into the world of work, after a forced break of two weeks, my first two interactions made me…

The smell of vanilla wafted through the room. Daffodils danced on the table. A warmth filled the space. It took so little or should I…