All essays
Everything I've written so far, newest first.
Friendships die because of assumptions
Most friendships fizzle out because of unsaid words, life getting in the way, or silence with no explanation. Good friends are hard to come by — celebrate the ones who stayed.
Having babies doesn't make you privileged
Having a baby doesn't give you the privilege to cut lines, boss people around, or be rude to waiters. The world doesn't work for us — and it won't work for our kids either.
Evolution has been kind to us
The human body is extremely forgiving. It fixes itself every time we abuse it. But we take our age for granted and damage ourselves early — the moment we course correct, it starts healing again.
Why should you learn about Emotional Etiquette
When someone comes to you in pain, the best thing to do is listen. Your own trauma should be 10% of the conversation. The rest should be about them. The world needs more listeners than it thinks.
Being kind goes a long way
My dad was kind to his employees, not because it was polite, but because he knew that was the only way to earn respect. When he passed away in 2015, they wept with us. Kindness doesn't cost a thing.
Old people are insensitive
A man I'd just helped into an elevator asked where I worked, where my wife worked, and ended with "try to have a kid." He didn't ask my name. He didn't say thanks. Old age should bring maturity.
Our world is eternal. We are not.
None of the people who walk the beach today will be doing so in a hundred years. Everyone will be replaced. Life is short — let's make use of it by living it right.
Remember the others
Our world revolves around family. But small gaps in our lives are filled by the 'other' people — the neighborhood barber, the tea master, the old couple who gifted a wall clock at your wedding.
The secret life of uncles
Retired uncles know how to enjoy life. They're sneaky, daring, and they visit tea shops, bars, and restaurants without worrying about their age or the doctor's advice. They've got nothing to lose.
Indian parents have become lazy
Indian parents who once swore by arranged marriages are now quietly slipping "Are you in love with someone?" into conversations. They're outsourcing the hard part — and calling it progress.