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Switching Over to Virtual Life in the Time of Corona

In the alternate universe of our life in the time of the Coronavirus, every member of our family has learnt to switch over to a virtual life for school, work and play. It is time to remember that the greater good demands sacrifices from each of us.

Of Women and Writing

Women writers across centuries have faced various barriers while pursuing creative lives. Today, time is the most precious commodity for working women but in our quest for a meaningful life, we endure.

Three Common Barriers to Writing And How to Overcome Them

One simple trick to overcome three common barriers to writing that every writer can implement easily.

Book Review: The Heartsick Diaspora and Other Stories

An interesting take on the dilemma of the double diasporic community of Malaysian and Singaporean Chinese who migrate to the West.

Why I became co-founder of Story Artisan Press

Writing and publishing are two different things we were told. Until we established Story Artisan Press.

Writing the Story of the Returning Non-resident Indian

Capturing the predicament and adventures of the returning NRI helped me write my first book of essays.

Book Review: Read It Quick – Before The Coffee Gets Cold

A cup of coffee can transport you to the past. Are you ready?

Grabbing A Taxi Ride In The Time Of Corona Virus!

Lat year I took Grab Hitch, the social carpooling service to commute. This year, wen the Corona Virus outbreak hit, I wondered if I would be welcome. But I learnt an important lesson - when you make a connection with people, you can choose friendship over fear.

Figuring out the rules of love

Uncover the forty rules of love and prepare to be transformed

Travails of a desi writer – avoiding the spice trail

For writers of the Indian diaspora, it is easy to get pulled into writing exotic ethnic click-bait with an overdose of mangoes, masala and monsoon. But while imitation is cheap, there is no substitute for authenticity.