Love in the Age of Confusion Chetan Bhagat’s latest novel, 12 Years – My Messed-Up Love Story, comes not as a youthful campus romance but as a mirror to the messy, restless love of these times we are living in. It’s a story of two people who, by all traditional standards, don’t belong together —…
Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Banff: Stunning Views, Shuttle Tips & Personal Experience
Nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, Banff National Park is home to two of the most breathtaking lakes in the world — Lake Louise and Lake Moraine. During my recent trip to Banff, I had the chance to visit both, and the experience was one of deep serenity, unforgettable beauty, and a few…
From Tea to Coffee: A Journey of Taste, Memory, and Ritual
In North India, where I grew up, the day belonged to tea. Tea was everywhere — at railway platforms, at roadside dhabas, and simmering endlessly in kitchen kettles. Chai was comfort, convenience, and community. Coffee, on the other hand, was a stranger — a luxury that appeared rarely, almost ceremoniously. At home, coffee was not…
Letting Go of Your Leaves: The Autumn Secret to Reclaiming Your Energy
The world around me here in Toronto is turning a magnificent hue of gold, crimson, and copper. Since the official arrival of Fall on September 22nd, the transformation has been breathtaking. Coming from India, where the term ‘Patjhad’ (पतझड़) (the shedding of leaves) holds a different climatic weight, witnessing this intense, widespread change—the glorious, sudden…
I Didn’t Outgrow the Dream, I Tailored It
I Didn’t Outgrow the Dream, I Tailored It Dreams are rarely abandoned. They don’t wither away; they evolve. Sometimes they wait patiently in the wings until life calls them back onto the stage. I didn’t outgrow my dream—I tailored it, again and again, each time to fit the season of my life. My story begins…
Banff Town – A Quiet Slice of Heaven in the Canadian Rockies
Banff – A Quiet Slice of Heaven Nestled in the lap of the Canadian Rockies, Banff town is a postcard-perfect destination that feels like it has stepped straight out of a painting. With the turquoise Bow River flowing gently through, snow-kissed mountains all around, and green spaces to soothe the soul, Banff is a traveller’s…
Objects That Outlive Us
Objects That Outlive Us: Sarees, Utensils, and Kurta-Pyjamas Some objects outlive people. They hold their breath quietly in cupboards and trunks, waiting for the hand that will touch them again, the eyes that will remember, the stories that will unfold. When my mother passed away in 1993, I inherited not just her sarees and…
The CN Tower Experience: A Tale of Heights and Heart
Toronto has many attractions, but nothing defines its skyline quite like the CN Tower. Rising proudly at 553 meters, it has long been one of the tallest freestanding structures in the world and is counted among the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. Many people don’t realise that CN originally stood for Canadian National. The…
When Life Throws You a Curveball, Catch the Opportunity Hidden Inside
We’ve all heard the famous words by Albert Einstein: “In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.” It sounds poetic and inspiring, but let’s be honest. When you’re knee-deep in chaos, disappointment, or pain, it’s hard to believe there’s anything “good” about it. But what if the very thing you’re struggling with today is a…
Victoria Memorial Square, Toronto: A Peaceful Park Built on History
Victoria Memorial Square, Toronto: History and Peace in the Heart of the City On my recent walks in downtown Toronto, I found myself often visiting Victoria Memorial Square, just a stone’s throw from where I’m staying. At first, it looks like a simple community park, but spend a few minutes here and you’ll realise it’s…