From Darkness to Light: The Superstorm Sandy
October typically marks the height of hurricane season along the east coast of the United States. Although New Jersey…
How Not to Impress Your First Date
Before Tinder and Bumble, there was eHarmony, the self-proclaimed love guru that matched souls based on compatibility algorithms. Nearly…
FSSAI License: Battling Bureaucratic Barriers
Upon returning to India, I immediately noticed the scarcity of organic food options. Being a fan of organic food…
From Indian Standard Time to American Punctuality
It had been a few months in the US, but I was still grappling with American concepts of time….
When American English Breaks Hearts
Like any concerned mother, mine was worried about me after my divorce and wanted me to consider getting married…
The Perils of Self-Medication: A Cultural Norm
Self-diagnosis and self-medication run rampant in the country. One day, I was visiting a friend, and as soon as…
Reacquainting with the Rupee: Adjusting to Inflation
One side effect of a rapidly growing economy is inflation. In the US, I was accustomed to stable prices…
Customer Service and The Art of Persuasion: An American Accent Advantage
I was once traveling with a friend who was having a nightmare trying to get a refund for her…
Street Food Nostalgia and The Mighty Indian Immune System
A few weeks after arriving in India, I received news that my friend from the US, Sangeeta, was visiting…
The Pyramid of Life
When I was born, I had mother by my side, When I was an infant, I had mother and…