Category Archives: The National

Swiffer, Karcher vacuum, and microfiber slippers

Posted on June 10, 2013 by

One of my favorite topics– cleaning. I happen to be a connoisseur in this area, I might add. Cleaning gizmos do for me what tools do for men. Buying cleaning products is a great way to feel virtuous Every night, … Continue reading →

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Tone

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

The reason for misunderstanding– many times. The National Conversation Comment It’s not just what you say that matters, it’s how you say it Shoba Narayan May 15, 2013 Save this article My nephew Harsha is a remarkable boy. He is … Continue reading →

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Puns. ‘Nuff said.

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

Thanks to a FB group called The Punnery, I can now make really bad puns even in my sleep. Here’s how I became a convert. With a ‘pundit’ husband, you might as well join the fun Shoba Narayan May 20, … Continue reading →

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Hunger and Obesity

Posted on April 25, 2013 by

Okay, this is tongue-in-cheek and I know that small, frequent meals are the best. This began with the question: why are so many people speaking for obesity? Is it because it is a non-controversial cause and the solution is there … Continue reading →

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Wealth

Posted on March 26, 2013 by

Wealth is important, but it doesn’t build a child’s character Shoba Narayan Mar 24, 2013 Save this article The number of “super rich” people in the UAE will increase by 53 per cent over the next decade, The National reported … Continue reading →

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Power Couples

Posted on March 4, 2013 by

Hollywood’s power couples offer twice the envy Shoba Narayan Feb 28, 2013 Save this article Now that the Oscars are over, the usual lists of Hollywood (and other) power couples are making the rounds. There is something about the notion … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 7, 2013 by

What are you doing this Valentine’s Day? In which the author tackles this question for The National here They’ve given me a column and apparently, the paper has an illustration of me to accompany my pieces.  Sad that I cannot … Continue reading →

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RIP dear Light of our current lives

Posted on January 6, 2013 by

Very busy Sunday– writing and rewriting this piece in between hospital visits– don’t ask. At first, I included her name in the article.  As my editor said, what’s the point of asking them to name a law after her if we … Continue reading →

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Packing Anxiety

Posted on December 24, 2012 by

Written before my world changed. The hardest part of the holidays? Deciding what to pack Shoba Narayan Dec 25, 2012   It is about that time of when my packing anxiety kicks in. Do you have this malaise? Or are … Continue reading →

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