Barkha Shah

When you think of joint pain, fatigue, and wrist stiffness, you might picture an elderly person. However, what if you were told that these symptoms could affect you even in your 30s? And what if you learned that your risk is even higher if you’re a woman?

Paper Boat, a beverage brand, called for poems that talk about childhood summers. This poem of mine, is a reflection of that.

It’s hard to take your eyes off them. Their on-stage persona is strong and powerful – whether it’s because of their meaty rap, their confident attire, or their solid performance. They call themselves Wild Wild Women, India’s first female hip-hop collective.

A short story for kids called 'Just an accessory' published in Young World, from The Hindu.

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.

Finding the balance between individuality and a time to bond as a couple is key to a healthy relationship.

'Many women stop lifting weights in their 40s, but that is when they need it most.'

Feature on male ballet dancers in India and their journey.

The internet is helping to breathe new life into the ancient language.

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.

From improved flexibility to enhanced motor skills and calmness, yoga offers a multitude of benefits for young kids.

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.

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

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.

Going freelance is not easy. Barkha Shah shares her learnings as a freelance digital marketing strategist and writer, to help you maximise freelance earnings.