Two scoops of ice cream and a dollop of exclusion
Two scoops of ice cream arrived and neither of them had my name on it. “Why did they...
April 22,2025 READ MORE
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Tumor Board Teachings – The Bee Hive Brain
A few months ago, I had never heard of something called an “International Tumor Board” (ITB), nor for...
April 15,2025 READ MORE
Red is the New Blue
I boarded my indigo flight from Chennai to Mumbai and settled into a widow seat. Put in my...
April 08,2025 READ MORE
What Does A Red Light Mean To You?
From the land of the Lal Batti, I landed back in Namma Chennai after many years. Among the...
April 01,2025 READ MORE
The Warm Hug of Home
What is it about familiar spaces and faces that make them so nurturing? I plugged back into the...
March 25,2025 READ MORE
My Blue Striped Shirt & An Ironing-Table
One month ago, I packed an overnight bag and jumped onto a plane to be with my dad....
March 18,2025 READ MORE
Gift yourself some ‘Youtori’
I came across this beautiful Japanese word, ‘Youtori’ in an Instagram post on a Sunday evening. The closest...
March 11,2025 READ MORE
The sounds and smells of home
It’s been 33 years since I left the arms of Madras. In those 3 decades much has changed...
March 04,2025 READ MORE
Exact Change & Hot Coffee Can Be A Game Changer
Getting discharged from a hospital can be a time-consuming and tedious process. It’s a bit like being on...
February 25,2025 READ MORE
The Human Touch
My first flight from the quaint little Mysuru airport was a pleasurable experience. Right from the moment we...
February 18,2025 READ MORE
Searching For A Surgeon
“Is he a good doctor?” ; ”Which are the best hospitals for this particular procedure?” ; “How much...
February 11,2025 READ MORE
No speeding
“Safety always first, speed second sir” is the answer I got when I asked our always smiling driver...
February 04,2025 READ MORE