Chaithoughts

Why I can’t share everything that I think or write about and the fear of telling the world something too personal

It’s never just about the dish—it’s who’s across the table, who taught you to make it, and who you can’t wait to feed again. There are some people who make you fall in love with food—not because they cook like Michelin-star chefs, or because they know the difference between parmigiano and parmesan, but because they … Read more

The hustlers will tell you that living in your comfort zone will be the end of your progress. It is the place where all your dreams go to die. But I believe that’s not all there is to it. Small comforts found in our daily habits and those little idiosyncrasies — how we do things … Read more

Imagine stepping into a dim cinema hall. The movie starts playing, and suddenly, you’re transported to another world. What is it about the magic of cinema that captivates us so completely? For me, this love affair began at a very early age.

In today’s uber-connected world, where information flows freely and opinions are readily shared, it’s natural to wonder: Are my opinions truly my own? I often find myself grappling with the question, especially with the labyrinth of social media content we navigate every day. Our opinions, to a large extent, are a reflection of the myriad … Read more

You would think simply not doing anything would do the trick. But wait, what if you come up with a plan of action while you are lost in thinking? Clearly, this is not the answer. Spending time without anything to show for it is no small feat. Procrastination is both an art and a science. … Read more

The internet, especially social media is brimming with hacks to increase your productivity. From Pomodoro clocks to apps promising a boost in your productivity, everything is ready to lead you in this race. You just need to be familiar with Google. Merriam-Webster defines productivity as “the quality or state of being productive”. But have you … Read more

To love is to open yourself up to the inevitability of loss. The loss of family is one where you hardly get an option to not have loved from the get-go. Bhuli duniya kabhi ki, tujhe bhi, mujhe bhi, fir kyu aankh bhar aayi… The run-up to this New Year’s Eve and the following few … Read more

Christmas comes with a boatload of nostalgia. You cannot escape the merriment, no matter who you are. If December never ends… Christmas, for me, is a seamless medley of three things: cold weather, holidays, and God. Though not a fan of the cold weather, I always find special joy in eating hot food that tastes … Read more

However excited you are for the next step, goodbyes are always bittersweet, if not downright painful. It’s me, hi, I’m the problem! Saying goodbye to a loved one, or a city you lived in for some time, or a rented house for that matter is no small feat. I truly admire people who can sidestep … Read more