Tech and Children

A couple of weeks ago, I was at a local shop. The shop-owner couple has a school-going child of around 8-9 years. While I was there, the kid was on a phone constantly watching some entertainment videos with little to no distance between her face and the phone. Her father who needed his phone at … Continue reading Tech and Children

Cooking for the Soul (Guest Post)

Hello everyone! It has been SO long since I had a guest post on the blog. And so here is a beautiful and heartfelt guest post by my dear mother. She has always loved to cook and I have always loved to eat what she cooks. 😄 Her journey from being a homemaker to a food … Continue reading Cooking for the Soul (Guest Post)

It’s Been A Great Start to 2023!

Happy New Year, dear readers! 🤍 In one of my recent blog posts Lessons Learnt while Doing CA, I mentioned studying to become a Chartered Accountant. And today it feels surreal to announce that I HAVE become one! Yes, it is CA Chetana Kamath writing this blog post! I have waited for this day for … Continue reading It’s Been A Great Start to 2023!

23 Things To Stop Doing in 2023

Another year has swiftly passed by and here we are, at the end of 2022. With the new year knocking on the door, billions of people are thinking of their new year's resolutions. Most common resolutions involve starting something new, like eating better, exercising, or reading more. There are also resolutions revolving breaking bad habits. … Continue reading 23 Things To Stop Doing in 2023

Courage is Grace under Pressure

A young boy had a severe stammering problem. He overcame this hurdle and worked tirelessly to get over the stammer. He grew up to become an advocate and one of the finest orators in India. His name was Nani Palkhivala. For all her life, my mother has dedicated every waking hour towards her family. Not … Continue reading Courage is Grace under Pressure

Lessons Learnt While Doing CA

Hello readers! I am typing this blog post in the most beautiful location, Coorg - The Scotland of India. I’m here on vacation after answering my CA Final Exams. People who know me know I am pursuing a degree in Chartered Accountancy. But for the uninitiated, I am studying to become a Chartered Accountant (or … Continue reading Lessons Learnt While Doing CA

The Best Artist (A Poem)

Stepping out of the doorAs the gust of fresh breeze touches my hair,A sight welcomes meCaptivating and breathtakingWhat lies ahead is a rainbow of huesBlue, red, pink, orangeA blend of stunning shades,The sky resemblesA carefully painted Canvas.Stroke after stroke, What unfolds is A masterpiece.A feeling of euphoriaAnd peace at the same timeEngulfs me.Nature is no … Continue reading The Best Artist (A Poem)

30+ Lessons I Would Teach My Younger Self

Never underestimate your capabilities. Do not compare your progress with somebody else’s. Celebrate the small achievements and milestones you reach. They matter. Never be over-confident. Confidence is essential but don’t let it go overboard. Do things to impress yourself, not for others. Do it because YOU like it. Your gut instincts are never wrong. Learn … Continue reading 30+ Lessons I Would Teach My Younger Self

A Simple Guide to Eco-Friendly Living

Do you recall studying about global warming and the negative effects of environmental pollution in school? We would think that these will happen many decades later, didn’t we? Rarely did we anticipate that it would begin to affect our life sooner than we expected. We are living in those times that we dreaded. Every day … Continue reading A Simple Guide to Eco-Friendly Living