Who is the incompetent one?Outside the ICU sat a woman next to me. Hints of grey but a young face. Maybe late 30s? Or early 40s. We got chatting.Nov 30, 2023Nov 30, 2023
Correct Language for a Fairer WorldI came across this book review today. I wonder what makes folks like this reviewer angry — the political correctness or that women have…Apr 3, 20222Apr 3, 20222
Dignity in Old-ageEvery morning, I hear the robust voice of this paatee (granny in Tamil) — coming from a distance first, gradually getting louder…Mar 23, 2022Mar 23, 2022
Breaking the Glass CeilingIn a recent interview, Radhika Gupta, the hotshot 39-year-old CEO of Edelweiss AMC, gave some fantastic advice to women on breaking the…Mar 14, 2022Mar 14, 2022
Making it Work for WomenMany years ago, when I led the ITDP India Programme, one of my colleagues gave birth to her second child. Previously, when she worked…Mar 10, 20222Mar 10, 20222
My love affair with cyclesBy the time I was six, I knew how to cycle well. I was the proud owner of a little red roadster — a hand-me-down from the son of one of my…Mar 8, 20224Mar 8, 20224
Guess what sleeps for longer than a catDo you know that cats sleep a lot — for up to 20 hours a day? Do you know what sleeps for longer? A car! It sleeps on average for 22 hours…Mar 3, 2022Mar 3, 2022
My COVID Woes and Why India Needs its Own NHSI finally fell prey to COVID last month after staying safe for two years. Omicron was mild, everyone said. But my experience was different…Feb 23, 2022Feb 23, 2022
