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2025 – April – Ishaan’s Janoi (Thread Ceremony)
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 with…
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2024 – July -Reconnecting with the Bangalore Bhatia Samaj
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 mission…
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2021 – November – A Relaxing Escape to Machaan Plantation Resort with Family
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 leaves little room…
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2020 – A Family Getaway to Malpe’s Paradise Lagoon
Managing a second office with a team of 20 in Mangalore offers the perk of frequent visits to this beautiful city – 4-6 times a year, to be exact! On one such trip, We decided to extend the stay into…
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2023 – May – Mohan Asher’s 80th Birthday
Renewing Vows in Tiruppur: Celebrating Family, Memories, and Home My father’s brother, my uncle, celebrated his 80th birthday by renewing his vows with my aunt at our family home in Tirupur. My father’s extended family, cousins, and many young, old…