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When I was a young girl, I used to visit my nanihaal in Jaipur every year in school holidays. My mum, an only daughter, is very close to her brothers and mother. So this was our yearly pilgrimage. We never used to go anywhere else but Jaipur. But those were simpler times before the internet….

Ah, it has been a whirlpool of the last few days. I have been busy, not in anything particular but just a bit down and doing bits and things before our trip to india. Yes, we are visiting india for a month to catch up with the family. I have started calling it the yearly…

I read a very thought provoking article today! I read it on Facebook which is the source of all news these days but this one made me read it again on the original website. Check it out here and leave comments on what you think? I will post my thoughts in another blog post. Today…

Already day 10 and I must say, I am not coping well. Clean eating requires a lot of cooking and while I love to cook, I hate it as a routine. One thing I must say, this whole exercise has forced me into looking at my eating habits. So while previously, if I was grumpy…

Weekend was here! And what a contrast between the two days. Saturday was hot and balmy and a good indicator that summer was upon us. Not that I am complaining. This winter has been too long, Yash and I went cycling and were back in 30 minutes, sweaty and eager to get back in our…

Day 6 It was one of those days where I could smell spring in the air. I have been so sick this winter that I can’t wait for warmer weather. Basant in india is so festive! Here spring coincides with some of the big festivals like teen, janmasthmi,rakhi. So still festive! We had to collect…

I have started pondering more and more about the fragility of human life and it’s purpose on this earth. What is it? What do we need to achieve in the time we are here? I don’t believe in after life or anything of the sort. I am a firm believer of the song “heaven and…

Everyone who knows me know that I am a social junkie. I love all sorts of social media and use it to keep abreast of family, friend and happenings around the world. Being my birth country, I have always been interested in what is happening in india. In the midst of all the bull shit,…

There are times in life when you come at crossroads and you have to decide what to do, which road to take. I have come across that situation a few time in my life and I can only say it has been a real test of my will power and strength. The roads that I…