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From Bangalore to Hyderabad with Love | Ishaan’s Thread Ceremony
2025-April This year was a special one as we celebrated Ishaan’s Janoi Ceremony (Thread Ceremony) when he turned eleven. Mum and Dad were eager to celebrate his Janoi (Thread Ceremony). The occasion involved a memorable road trip from Bangalore to Hyderabad, filled…
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Airaa Academy’s Magical Annual Day Experience
Airaa Academy‘s annual day, held at the prestigious Dayanand Sagar auditorium, was a truly magical experience. I was particularly excited to witness my son Ishaan’s dance performance. I expected the usual song and dance routines based on popular Bollywood and…
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Back to My Roots | A Day of Fun with the Bhatia Samaj
2024-July For many years, I wasn’t the most active member of the Bangalore Bhatia Samaj, even though my father was a pillar of the community. He served for years as both President and committee member, devoting himself to the Samaj’s…
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Celebrating Kalindi Merchant’s 75th Birthday
2024 – May We were invited to the 75th celebratory lunch of my aunt held at the Via Milano restaurant inside La Marvella hotel in Bangalore. A few pictures from the event
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Stealing Moments: A Family Getaway to Machaan
2021 – November Every year, my sister Aparna embarks on a whirlwind trip back to India. Her days are jam-packed with catching up on a lifetime of memories with friends, both old and new. While this is fantastic, it often…