Average: The Stories That Don’t Get Told
If it doesn’t look like success or struggle, we don’t call it a story. But most of life happens in that unnamed space in between.
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When Healthy Living Meets Real Life
Healthy living often looks effortless on television and social media. In real life, it has to fit around work schedules, family needs and ordinary routines. A reflection on diets, fitness enthusiasm and what healthy living actually looks like in everyday life.
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A Morning of Doubt
Some mornings are too busy for anxiety. Packing lunches, tying hair, watching the clock. But when the house finally falls quiet, the mind sometimes catches up with everything it has been avoiding.
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What It Actually Means to Be a Woman Today
Women’s Day often celebrates a polished version of womanhood. This post looks at the everyday reality behind it: invisible work, mental load, quiet negotiations and the expectations women carry without applause. Everything that shapes what it means to be a woman today.
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Why I Don’t Trek: A Short Story
She called it peaceful.
I called it suspicious.
Somewhere between the rain that fell too straight and the silence that felt too deliberate, I began to realise that nature, the one we romanticise from behind city windows and YouTube soundtracks, has a sense of humour.
This short story about Trekking begins with mud. It escalates quickly.
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Naming a Baby, the Corporate Way
We approached a baby name like a boardroom decision. The unlikely seriousness of naming a child, and the strangely human logic behind it.
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Not By The Hair of My Chiny Chin Chin
A funny, honest look at chin hair after 40.
Why it happens, and how it feels when you’ve lived it.
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Discovering Life and Connections in GoaGram by Bina Nayak
Have you ever picked up a book expecting a light-hearted rom-com, only to find yourself pleasantly surprised by the depth it holds? That was my experience with GoaGram by Bina Nayak. Initially, I thought I’d give this to my 13-year-old to read, but quickly changed my mind. The book delves into some real-life issues and
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Tales of Fosterganj by Ruskin Bond
Tales of Fosterganj by Ruskin Bond My rating: 5 of 5 stars Lovely slice of life stories from small town India, a world so far apart from the big cities I grew up in. In this collection of short stories, Ruskin Bond has created characters that stand out. They are unique, and can be found
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5 Winter Adventures for Kids in Dubai that Won’t Cost a Fortune!
Winter in Dubai is a magical time of year and I’ve been lucky enough to experience it first-hand. Parts of the city transforms into a winter wonderland, complete with fake snow, festive lights, Santa’s Grottos, outdoor movies, and all sorts of family-friendly activities. I’m sharing my own experiences and was pleasantly surprised to learn that
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