My written words take the form of features, essays, short stories and poetry. I am currently based out of Bangalore.
I have digital overload from parenting a first grader
It's taken me some time to realize but I have been checking my phone every 30 minutes. No, it's not infinite scrolling — it's mostly because I am a parent to a first grader, and I don't have much choice.
When going separate ways helps a couple grow
Finding the balance between individuality and a time to bond as a couple is key to a healthy relationship.
Why menopausal women should do strength training
'Many women stop lifting weights in their 40s, but that is when they need it most.'
Gender stereotypes in ballet? Not for these Indian boys
Feature on male ballet dancers in India and their journey.
Why it's worth learning ancient Sanskrit in the modern world
The internet is helping to breathe new life into the ancient language.
Lifting 165 kilos as a sexagenarian? Age is nothing but a number for these women
Defying the prejudices that come with age, these women in India have given traditional theories a spin and taken up sports at a later stage in their lives.
Why it may be a good idea to introduce junior to yoga
From improved flexibility to enhanced motor skills and calmness, yoga offers a multitude of benefits for young kids.
How online communities help through the highs and lows of parenting
When joint families were a norm and instant communication with peers wasn’t always easy, parenting-related advice only came through elders in the family or visiting relatives. But now with online forums allowing immediate assistance, parenting advice even from strangers, is just a click away.
Are you stuck in the good girl syndrome?
For centuries, the definition of a good girl has come to include a docile person, who toes the line. As parents, we need to change this by letting children know that conflict is not a bad thing
The changing face of your child’s summer vacations
Time has made me realize the privilege of having a mother who is born in a family of nine kids. Summer vacations were a riot when we cousins got together. And because there were so many of us, everyone had someone to play with. Food was always in plenty, movies were watched by the dozen, and trips were a whole lot of fun.
How To Max Your Freelance Earnings: What I Learnt Over Years Of Being A Freelancer
Going freelance is not easy. Barkha Shah shares her learnings as a freelance digital marketing strategist and writer, to help you maximise freelance earnings.
Are uniforms really uniform?
Looking back at some of my old school pictures, I notice how every student’s uniform differed in length. Some tunics stayed at knee-length; the others passed down from older siblings, were hemmed but still hung below the knees.
The Versatility of Bottle Gourd in a Gujarati Kitchen
Be it handvo or muthiya, doodhi no halwo, or doodhi chana nu shaak, the simple bottle gourd has found its way into Gujarati cuisine in myriad ways.
The Annual Event
Short story for kids for the Independence Day special issue of Children's World.