Modern Adulthood
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The Most Wonderful, Slightly Exhausting Time of the Year
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From Ganesh Chaturthi to New Year, the festive season is full of modaks, beautiful sarees, mithai, parties and people we love. But behind all that festive cheer, there’s also a little loneliness, a lot of invisible labour and the question of who we’re really celebrating for.
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Sometimes They’re the Parents, Sometimes They’re the Kids
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You Never Really Stop Being Their Child There is something slightly absurd about being in your forties and still being treated like you need supervision. You can manage your career, your money, your home, your travel and most of the decisions that come with being an adult, and yet a…
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When Did Free Time Become Scrolling?
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There was a time when having an hour to yourself meant you might actually do something with it. Read a book, make something, learn something, potter around the house. Now, somehow, we just reach for our phones.
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When Did We All Become Café Girls?
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Somewhere between four nights a week in smoky bars, Kamikazes and pretending aching feet were a small price to pay for being seen, the party girl quietly discovered cold brew and Birkenstocks.
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The Exhaustion Of Playing Catch-Up
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Every family seems to have that one cousin who unknowingly becomes everyone else’s benchmark. Somewhere between weddings, promotions and polite family gossip, I realised I wasn’t trying to build my life anymore—I was quietly trying to catch up to someone else’s.
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Why Does Money Feel Different In Your 40s?
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I once owned nearly thirty lipsticks and still convinced myself I needed one more. These days, buying a single lipstick feels like a commitment because all I can think about is finishing the ones I already have. Funny how money changes once your priorities do.
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The Hilarious Reality Of Dating At 40
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You’re old enough to be called Maasi, young enough to be offended by it and somehow still expected to date. Welcome to the hilarious reality of dating at 40.
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Why Ordinary Days Matter More Than Milestones
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Most Indians grow up believing happiness comes after achievement — good grades, a stable career, marriage, financial security. Especially for women, adulthood can begin to feel like an endless series of milestones to chase. This essay explores comparison culture, modern Indian womanhood, and why learning to enjoy ordinary life may…