Onam, Oonjal and the Joy of Belonging
A personal reflection on celebrating Onam at my research centre and home, and the joy of flowers, tradition, laughter, togetherness and simply pausing to enjoy the moment.
Abundance, Togetherness and Joy: Reflections from Toastmasters Meeting No. 630
A festive Linkers Meeting brought Trivandrum Toastmasters and SparkleV Toastmasters together to celebrate Onam through speaking, learning, fellowship and the simple joy of being together.
Books, a Bulging Tummy and a Dream I Refused to Drop
A personal story of returning to education and rebuilding my career while navigating pregnancy, M.Ed. research, examinations and new motherhood—with the support of wonderful people along the way.
Toastmasters Journey
The Joy of Anticipation: Reflections from Toastmasters Meeting No. 629
15 August 2026 | Trivandrum Toastmasters Every Toastmasters meeting leaves me with something to think about. Sometimes it is a
Toastmasters Journey
The Power of Why: Reflections from Trivandrum Toastmasters Meeting No. 628
8 August 2026 | Trivandrum Toastmasters Every Toastmasters meeting has something to teach us—not just about speaking, but about listening,
Benzy's Corner
Meet Benzy: The Cat Who Runs to Me Every Single Time
Welcome to Benzy’s Corner — a new little space on this blog, right alongside Personal Stories, PhD Journey, and Travel
What They Don’t See When They Say “Wow, You’re Doing a PhD”
“Wow, you’re doing a PhD? That’s amazing.” I hear this a lot. And I won’t lie — it feels good.