Most of us do a good job faking false smiles when there are really just frowns underneath. Our social masks pretend that we aren’t offended. …
Why Girls Shouldn’t Be Raised on Fairy Tales Alone
The multiple benefits of bedtime stories have long been in the limelight. Not only do these promote strong parent-child bonds, but they also have a positive …
I’m Not Rude, I’m Just Quiet
A group of friends sit together, giggling and tittering over idle gossip. Bouts of laughter strike sometimes, and all of them snicker over some joke. …
Older Child Syndrome
While many of us might view this as an inside joke designed to tease our middle sibling, the Middle Child Syndrome does exist. I was …
Jealousy Is a Disease: Get Well Soon
Scene 1: Lights, Camera, Action You are the center of attention, and everyone is partying along with you; that is how it has always been. …
Seven Spices of Teenage Life
Our teenage life kicks in when we realize how important we are to ourselves. It’s when every little aspect matters: from little details in the …
In One Ear, Out the Other
People who pay heed to the gossipers in their friend groups by and large end up with wrinkled brows and a deep frown. This is because …
I’m Not Thick-Skinned, I’m Strong
In a group of friends or among our colleagues, there is always one strong person who does not seem offended by anything you throw at …
Acts from the Eastern Stage: Love Stories
Romeo and Juliet as well as Antony and Cleopatra are among several famous love stories that have left their mark in our collective cultural conscience. Here …