Hearts, flowers and cuddly teddy bears are not the only way to express affection
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Prenups? Yes or No?
This Indian Life by Shoba Narayan: Why prenup is not a good idea after all? This legal document breaks down into numbers and decimals a relationship that is based on the sacred BRUNCH Updated: Sep 01, 2019 01:30 IST Shoba NarayanHindustan Times Anjali, my 29-year-old friend, is writing her prenup and wants my help. She thinks…
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The art of self surrender
In which I talk about self-surrender or sharanagathi, as the Hindus call it.
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Life lessons from grandparents
When wondering if what you are doing is right or wrong, remember anything that you can’t share with your parents is wrong…
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Letter to a child who is leaving home
A lifetime of experience distilled into 10 pieces of advice.
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Want to live longer? Start a business
Anti-ageing, age reversal and longevity have become buzz words of our time. Friendship helps you age better. You have to cultivate it: slowly and steadily, one friend at a time. Think of it as the best investment of your life.
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How to preserve the story of your life
The beauty of handwritten letters wasn’t just the momentous announcements they contained, but also the mundane things you forget — about how people lived then
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He said, she said…
The war of words in a post-marital apocalypse… You keep asking for a divorce but is that really an option?
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The wedding hashtag
The wedding hashtag as challenged by Aunty Mona. A hashtag is like a Hindu priest.
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Whose wedding is it anyway?
Let’s be clear: The grand wedding is not about the bride and groom, it’s about the parents who raised them to be ready for holy matrimony!
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