A Severe Case of FOMO
I must admit, I am going through a severe case of FOMO — Fear Of Missing Out. The valuations for cannabis stocks and cryptocurrencies have gone through the roof and I am, once again, sitting on the sidelines, watching. My…
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Where you live should not decide whether you live or die
I was excited. Nearly two years to the day after we received my daughter Anakha’s diagnosis, I came across another child with the same rare condition. Not a nameless statistic in a medical journal, but a real-life little girl, with…
Delhi, a city that takes your breath away!
The black SUV braked suddenly and veered to the curb as it came to a halt in front of the bank. Two masked men in dark clothing quickly got out and rushed into the bank. The driver, also wearing a…
The things vs experiences dilemma
Driving an expensive car was part of my persona, or so I thought. A few years ago when my daughter suggested that I trade in my fully-loaded BMW X5 for a Toyota Prius Hybrid, I resisted. As a mid-level associate…
The Bubble Mentality
As a youngster, playing with soap bubbles in the backyard, I would try to blow the biggest bubble, just short of making it burst. I would eye up the bubble and ease off when it looked like it was ready…
I think I know what Mayim Bialik meant
By now, most of you know who Harvey Weinstein is. Or, more appropriately, who he was. But, do you know who Mayim Bialik is? She is the popular star of the TV sitcom “The Big Bang Theory”, former child star…
A dozen things I like about apartment living
When it comes to living in an apartment versus a house, most of the people I know lean towards a house. I get their pro-house arguments – larger spaces, more privacy, potential equity growth, and other such benefits. Apartment living…
If it weren’t for the money…
I am beginning to wonder if I am a boring person. It’s the kind of stuff that no one will tell to your face. I read posts about people giving up lucrative jobs to pursue their passion. People seem to…
Memoirs of an Only Child
Recently I caught up with a few of my mates and the conversation turned to siblings. Interestingly, the group had a mix of sibling hierarchies. Some were firstborns, a few in the middle, and others the youngest. True to the…
Charlie Gard, an epilogue
I waited a couple of weeks to gather my thoughts before I wrote this post. When Charlie Gard passed away, I felt numb relief. Living with uncertainty, constantly balancing on the precipice of life and death, is exhausting. Charlie’s parents…