It’s a bag of mixed feelings. While your child is super-excited and filled with anticipation, you are a bit nervous and sad. You are happy …
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On the morning of 6 January 2010, two days after I had delivered a beautiful baby girl, I got a call from a good friend …
Moving Abroad: Cope, Survive or Thrive?
Moving abroad? Adjusting to a new country, a new home, a new environment and—above all—a whole new culture can sometimes get quite overwhelming or maybe …
Natural Remedies for Common Cold, Flu and Sore Throat
Its 5 a.m. As I lie in bed battling laziness, debating whether to wake up for yoga or enjoy bit more sleep, I hear my …
10 Things You Miss About India When You Live Abroad
We reached Canberra on a warm Sunday afternoon in February 2006. It had been a long journey from Delhi. We reached our accommodation, placed our …
Why Do We Celebrate Karva Chauth? Tale Behind the Tradition
What: Karwa chauth is a popular one-day festival where married Hindu women fast from sunrise to moonrise and pray for the long life of their …
Top 10 tips for busy mums to thrive
Let’s picture this: A mum who always has a clean, clutter-free house; washed, sparkling dishes; clean, neatly-folded laundry; fresh, home-cooked, healthy lunches, hearty dinners; quality …
Diwali: Mirage or Memory?
Has living abroad drained us of the charm of this magnificent festival—once so special in our childhood? Will we ever be able to show and explain …