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I was born and brought up in India and moved to the United States in April 2009 after my wedding. I've always loved writing, and I continue to do so. I love reading and blogging.

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Celebrations & Holidays > Valentine's Day Valentine's Day: Commercial hype or romantic opportunity?: 1 of 23
Valentine's Day is becoming increasingly commercialised with each passing year. The real meaning of the occasion, which is to express your love for your special one, is getting sidelined by the cards and balloons and gifts and cakes and everything that various stores all over the world are trying to sell. Love can be expresse... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Dilemmas S/he's just not that into you: Dealing with unrequited love: 2 of 41
In a perfect world, we would all fall in love with somebody who's perfect for us, who exactly matches what we are looking for in a partner, and that person would love us back and we would live happily ever after. But life is not a fairytale, is it? I've seen both sides of the situation. I've fallen in love and not had the fee... More..
Relationships & Family > Break-Ups & Exes Can you and your ex become best friends: 2 of 35
Handling your relationship with someone you broke up with can be quite tricky. Sometimes you may feel uncomfortable and completely out of place just being around them, and sometimes you long to see them, but tell yourself that it's in your best interest not to. Whatever said and done, it is true that the two of you certainly ... More..
Relationships & Family > New & Old Friends When friends become lovers: 2 of 30
Love should always be based on friendship. There are a few lucky ones among us who are fortunate enough to fall in love with someone they're already friends with. There are a few things that need to be thought about before entering into a relationship with a friend. Going out with a friend will feel like you've already been o... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Up: 1 of 15
Up is a movie about love, hope and dreams. About keeping promises and finding adventure. About it never being too late to do something you really want to do. It's the story of an old man who sets out on a quest to visit a place in South America that his late wife always wanted to visit, ever since she was a little girl. He at... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Engagements & Proposals Are arranged marriages a good tradition or an outdated notion?: 2 of 28
I grew up in a country where arranged marriages are still the norm in rural areas and not uncommon in urban parts either. In the bigger cities, some people believe in the idea, some don't, and some use it as a fall back option. I was one of those who thought of it as a backup. I'm glad I chose to fall back on it. Don't get me... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Gender Issues Does biology or society have a stronger influence on the development of our gender identity?: 2 of 21
Society and upbringing, nurture - rather than nature - have a stronger impact on the development of a gender based identity. Social psychologist Alice Eagly conducted extensive research and experiments on this subject, and arrived at the conclusion that society plays a very significant role in the way we develop our gender ba... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Budget Would you wear a pre-owned wedding gown?: 4 of 40
Would I wear a pre-owned wedding dress? I would. I almost did. My best friend, who got married five months before I did, offered me her dress. I had seen her wear it, and I thought she looked absolutely lovely in it. I loved her dress. Plus, the two of us are pretty much the same size and it wouldn't have needed a significant... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice Is it better to have a large or small group of friends?: 10 of 91
Quality over quantity, I always say. That definitely holds true for friends. Our lives are busy, fast, full of responsibilities. We have a job, a home, a family to look after. In the middle of all that, we certainly manage to find time for friends, because, they, too, are important parts of our lives. But can we do enough jus... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Drama & Issues Choosing between your friends and your lover: 1 of 9
How we wish life were simpler, and decisions easier. But it isn't. It's full of twists and turns and complications. One such complication is being faced with a choice between your friends and your lover. This is a situation where there really isn't a right or wrong answer in general, but, in specific situations of this type, ... More..