It's happened to almost every man at some point of time or the other. There's this really cute girl in the office who happens to work in the same department as you do. You noticed her right away and life hasn't been the same for you since. You are dying to ask her out on a date and extend your association beyond the office before the other hopefuls elbow you out. But, beyond exchanging a perfunctory 'hello' or some inane comments about the weather when you bump into her near the copier or coffee machine, nothing much has happened. ...Read more

For most girls, grandma is a dear, beloved part of their childhood and growing years. It was grandma who simply spoiled them rotten. She was the sweet old lady who took up the cudgels on their behalf – especially when it came to battles with mum! But, for you, grandma was more than just that. She was your mum and grandma rolled into one. She was the one who raised you single-handedly, despite failing health and advancing years. She was truly the rock on which your very life rested......Read more

All you men out there who do not wish to be labelled as 'unromantic' or 'predictable' - better start getting your act together, and fast! Valentine's Day is around the corner. Agreed, this is the one day when the pressure to show the princess in your life what you feel for her is enormous. But remember, this day is all about romance, appreciation and thoughtfulness – in huge dollops. Roses and chocolates are passé - but that does not mean that you skip them. Oh no! She definitely expects them, but that is not all that she anticipates from you. Tricky, eh? Not really....Read more

Let's face it. Your mother-in-law is a mother too. So, for Mother's Day, be sure to pick up a thoughtful gift for her as well when you buy one for your own mum. Sure, she seems galaxies removed from the archetypal doting mum you grew up with. Nevertheless, she is the woman who gave birth to your spouse. And, for better or for worse, you are going to be seeing a fair amount of her all through the year....Read more

A true friend is the greatest gift one can ever hope for – and you are lucky to have one! In fact, she has been your best friend since the first grade. The two of you have graduated from sharing sweets to swapping clothes and sundry girly secrets. There isn't much that she doesn't know about you and vice versa. Heck, the two of you are often mistaken for sisters and that's exactly how you feel around her....Read more

Her first Mother's Day is such a special occasion for a new mum. A day that marks her entry into the ranks of mothers all over the world. She has made that transition from wife to mum and has established her own link (and that of her partner/ spouse too) with eternity... ...Read more

All too often in the rush of meeting career deadlines, handling boyfriend/ girlfriend issues, battling with sundry other personal and social commitments, the one relationship you tend to take for granted is the one with mum. An important office meeting once again pushes that long overdue call to her down the priority list; an impromptu date with the partner doesn't make you think twice before cancelling that date you had made with mum two weeks ago. It is always: 'Oh, mum will understand. She always does'. Right? ...Read more

It is that time of the year when love is in the air. Even birds respond to that ancient call where Nature has decreed since primitive times that each choose its mate on this very day! So, can mere mortals ever hope to escape the overpowering tug of the heartstrings!...Read more

Your joys are her joys and your problems are her problems. She might give you an earful if your room continues to resemble a war zone, but woe and betide any outsider who dares to run you down in front of her. In an instant, she gets transformed from an amiable mum into an angry tigress, vigorously defending her 'cub'. Aren't mothers simply the most precious of God's creation? And one of the most sacred bonds is the one shared by a mother and her child. The word 'tired' does not seem to exist in her dictionary as she effortlessly multitasks, with hardly a break in between....Read more

Alternating between being your best friend and an annoying sibling, your sister shares an umbilical bond with you that transcends petty fights, imagined slights and real hurts. A colourful kaleidoscope of shared memories and laughter, meaningful winks and glances and wistful reminiscences best defines the relationship the two of you share. Sure, sibling rivalry dominated most of your childhood as squabbles broke out over the most trifling matter – clothes, make-up, who gets to eat the last candy, who manages to escape some domestic chore...the list is a long one....Read more