Perspectives

Sep 8
6 min

Traveler Adopts Stray Dog in India, Flies Him Back To Spain After Losing Three Flights, Thousands Of Dollars In A Dramatic Showdown

Inspirational story of how when you really want to, you will figure out how to be with your dog, come hell or high water.

An Appreciation Note: The Ambani Wedding Resets The Image Of India And In A Good Way

Jul 17
7 min

Lifestyle

An Appreciation Note: The Ambani Wedding Resets The Image Of India And In A Good Way

More than the emeralds, the Ambani wedding showcased the best of India,

Standing Up To Cruelty Against Community Dogs And Prolonged Harassment Of Feeders And Animal Lovers At Gated Society in Bangalore

May 26
9 min

Lifestyle

Standing Up To Cruelty Against Community Dogs And Prolonged Harassment Of Feeders And Animal Lovers At Gated Society in Bangalore

When residents of a posh gated society didn't only cross all limits of decency but violated multiple laws.

I Got Added To Those Cypto Scam/Part Time Job Whatsapp Groups And Played Along To Decode The Scam

Apr 12
5 min

Perspectives

I Got Added To Those Cypto Scam/Part Time Job Whatsapp Groups And Played Along To Decode The Scam

Beyond the good morning forwards: Beware of Whatsapp group scams on everything about Bitcoin trading masterminds to part time home jobs.

Mar 31
7 min

Travel

After Traveling To 40 Countries, Here's Why Dubai And Singapore Are My Least Favourite Travel Destinations

Dubai and Singapore are great role models for what vision, wealth and quick development can do, but they lack a soul, character and culture.

How To Get Back To Normalcy After Losing Your Dogs

Aug 26, 2023
4 min

Perspectives

How To Get Back To Normalcy After Losing Your Dogs

In the last few years, their walks were getting progressively getting slower, vet visits more frequent, climbing up on the bed wasn’t as muc

Feeders Harassed, Rescuers Stretched Thin, Culling Feared:The Indian Stray Dog Story and How To Help

Jul 16, 2023
8 min

Perspectives

Feeders Harassed, Rescuers Stretched Thin, Culling Feared:The Indian Stray Dog Story and How To Help

A story of the stray dog "menace" In India, aggression by dog haters & residential societies, and what people can do to help

I'm A Marketing Girl With Over a Decade in the Domain But I Can't Market Myself

Jun 15, 2023
5 min

Perspectives

I'm A Marketing Girl With Over a Decade in the Domain But I Can't Market Myself

In my ideal world, doing home decor, traveling, spiritual experiences and then documenting it all would've paid for itself. In fact, had...

The Anatomy Of Grief From A Breakup During A Pandemic

Jun 13, 2021
4 min

Perspectives

The Anatomy Of Grief From A Breakup During A Pandemic

Breakup during a pandemic: how to cope with it

My Experience With Using A Menstrual Cup For The First Time

Apr 20, 2021
4 min

Lifestyle

My Experience With Using A Menstrual Cup For The First Time

Hello ladies (and gents?). Today i want to share something a lil personal, a little #TMI maybe. It's a long story so gather around and...

5 Practical Ways To Actually Help Someone Uplift Their Mental State Beyond The Virtue Signalling

Jun 14, 2020
5 min

Perspectives

5 Practical Ways To Actually Help Someone Uplift Their Mental State Beyond The Virtue Signalling

Suicide is a dark reminder that sometimes being strong-willed isn't enough. Depression can take a huge toll on the strongest, brightest...

How A Few Neighbours Banded Together To Feed, Neuter And Vaccinate Street Dogs During The Lockdown

Jun 9, 2020
4 min

Lifestyle

How A Few Neighbours Banded Together To Feed, Neuter And Vaccinate Street Dogs During The Lockdown

While the covid19 lockdown led to people being distanced from each other, an unlikely bond brought a bunch of people together- over dogs

The COViD Lockdown Has Celebs Giving Us Peeks Into Their High-Walled Homes

Jun 9, 2020
3 min

Lifestyle

The COViD Lockdown Has Celebs Giving Us Peeks Into Their High-Walled Homes

The Covid19 Lockdown has done something unprecedented - It's giving us a peek into the uber-private lifestyles and homes of celebrities.

The Lockdown Has Celebs Giving Us Peeks Into Their High-Walled Homes And Exclusive Lives

Apr 24, 2020
3 min

Perspectives

The Lockdown Has Celebs Giving Us Peeks Into Their High-Walled Homes And Exclusive Lives

The lockdown is giving us a peek into the homes of celebrities. Homes that are usually a matter of great mystery, exclusivity and privilege

Let's Hold On That Househelp Just Yet In The Post Lockdown World

Apr 20, 2020
3 min

Perspectives

Let's Hold On That Househelp Just Yet In The Post Lockdown World

Ladies and gents, let’s hold on to that maid and cook yet. The COViD-19 lockdown might have brought with it the realisation that indeed...

The World Needs To Be Kinder To People Who Are Kind To Animals

Oct 14, 2019
5 min

Lifestyle

The World Needs To Be Kinder To People Who Are Kind To Animals

Oh, the ordeal of finding rented houses if you're a pet parent, and then dealing with hostile landlords and neighbours if you do.

Why It’s About Time We Considered Buying And Wearing Preworn Clothes

Jun 26, 2019
3 min

Lifestyle

Why It’s About Time We Considered Buying And Wearing Preworn Clothes

Unfortunately in India, the concept of selling or wearing pre-worn clothes is usually met with some disapproval.

10 Outdated And Tacky Home Decor Trends That Still Rule Indian Homes And Bachelor Pads

10 Ways To Decorate Your Temporary House For Free: For Renters, Slow Travelers And Digital Nomads

How To DIY A Mosaic Table From Broken Ceramic Cups

From loud and colourful barbie prints to a subdued boho, a preteen's room makeover with 1 hack

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An Appreciation Note: The Ambani Wedding Resets The Image Of India And In A Good Way

More than the emeralds, the Ambani wedding showcased the best of India,

Standing Up To Cruelty Against Community Dogs And Prolonged Harassment Of Feeders And Animal Lovers At Gated Society in Bangalore

When residents of a posh gated society didn't only cross all limits of decency but violated multiple laws.

10 Ways To Decorate Your Temporary House For Free: For Renters, Slow Travelers And Digital Nomads

After having lived a nomadic life for a while now, I've aced the hacks to do home decor for free or at minimal cost.

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I (Monica) am a lifelong traveler, (40 countries), sustainability and veganism advocate, and a marketer by profession. I'm old school in that I still like to blog and document rather than make reels and videos.

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