Daily writing promptWhat's a topic or issue about which you’ve changed your mind?View all responses A few years ago, I worked for the technology organisation of a big bank. I was a good performer and was consistently rated outstanding in annual performance reviews. This led me to believe that I was critical to the bank, … Continue reading What’s your worth?

Daily writing promptTell us about a time when you felt out of place.View all responses Every time I attend a social function such as a marriage, office parties or other social gatherings, I feel out of place. Me being an introvert is not necessarily the reason. But my observation that half the people are fake, … Continue reading Always, in the crowd

Daily writing promptWhat aspects of your cultural heritage are you most proud of or interested in?View all responses In India, the heritage of caring for elderly family members - just as they take care of us in our tender age - reflects deep-rooted values of respect, love, and gratitude. Unlike the growing trend in some … Continue reading The Indian Cultural Heritage

What could you do more of? Reading is not just a hobby, it is also a learning experience. You can read about people, societies and cultures, motivations, struggles and redemption, nature, survival and beauty. What's there to not like about it?! I wish I could read more. My target of finishing 25 books this year … Continue reading I can read more

What's the best piece of advice you've ever received? In situations of conflict and no resolution in sight, start thinking from the other person's perspective, as much as yours. Not only will a solution emerge, but also the other person will soften-up from a position of extremity. This came from my father, even before I … Continue reading Best Advice Ever Received

What things give you energy? A strong purpose is essential to keep your energy levels high. There's still so much we all can do to bring equity to our world. Can we create livelihoods for people, who have challenges doing that themselves? That is the purpose that drives me, gives me energy. I hope I … Continue reading A purpose

Write about your most epic baking or cooking fail. Baked a cake that all went well up to the baking part, but I couldn’t get it out of the baking tray! Not sure if that was because I used a glass tray instead of the usual aluminium one. I was happy with the effort and … Continue reading A cake that wouldn’t come out.