Lata Pata and why it’s never too late to start something new!
I’m terribly guilty of the ageism trap that so many midlife women fall into. We really need to stop telling everyone that we are “getting old” all the time, rolling out the tired routine about how ancient we are, making jokes about “alerting the fire station before we blow out our candles.” Like many women I know, I’ve developed the bad habit of making silly, ageist comments about myself.
The Shame Game
I was recently at a party when someone was talking about how Israel is entitled to Palestinian land and should “finish the job they started.” “You really should grow an extra brain cell, as the one you’ve got must
FREE SPEECH IN THE WORLD UNTIL YOU SAY FREE GAZA
We live in an increasingly Orwellian world. 2025 is the new 1984, where Big Brother is watching; War is Peace; Ignorance is Strength; Doublethink, Newspeak, Unperson, Thoughtcrime, and the
Is Good Art Really in the Wallet of the Beholder?
It is back in the news, well, in the world of art and among those who follow it anyway, the 1MDB scandal, one of the most outrageous kleptocracy schemes in history, in which more than 4.5 billion dollars was stolen from a Malaysian sovereign wealth fund. The 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) fund was set up in 2009 by then-Prime Minister Najib Razak. The fund was ostensibly intended to stimulate Malaysia’s economic growth but ended up becoming
THE SUBTLE ART OF NOT GIVING And Influence!
As your friends list expands, it becomes the survival of the fittest. You duck, you dodge, and you learn how to hit virtual curveballs.
Read With Caution This May Cause Laughter Lines
In the not-so-distant past, turning 50 meant surrendering your wardrobe, covering up, and slipping your perfectly pedicured feet into ghastly-looking orthopaedic footwear. Deemed to have passed her
Veni, Vidi, Vici Dolce and Gabanna showed how all roads lead to Rome
The Roman Forum at dusk served as a breathtaking backdrop for Dolce & Gabbana’s Alta Moda show this evening. The collection, which was showcased along the Via Sacra, the first street of
Why Pilates works for me
I’ve never been one for any kind of sporting activities. I’d take a trip to the dentist over one to the gym, and while I’ve always found laughing to be my favourite form of aerobics (post-COVID, let’s
Kolhapuri Goes Catwalk Prada’s SS26 Homme Puts Indian Craft on the Map; But Forgets the Mapmakers
From the bustling streets of Kolhapur to the polished runways of Milan, the Kolhapuri chappal just made its high-fashion debut at Prada’s Spring/Summer 2026 menswear show. Except, the spotlight came without a label - or a lineage. Appropriation or appreciation? Borrowing or stealing?
A Soft-Spoken Rebellion Wrapped in Nostalgia
The Spring / Summer 2025 collections bring a patchwork of nostalgia and innocence to the runway; a kind that stirs something tender, even sentimental. Designers have reached into the past, drawing on delicate hues, childlike details, and silhouettes that echo long-gone eras. But this season, it’s not just about vintage inspiration; it’s about emotional connection. In a time that feels increasingly complicated and uncertain, fashion is offering us
AI and the race to replace humanity!
As someone who’s fairly tech challenged, I admit it’s ironic that I’m writing about artificial intelligence. But as someone who devours the news, film, and television, I can’t help but wonder,
From Forgotten to Flourishing The Anthurium Revival
Anthuriums have long held a quiet fascination for me. They are unlike any other flower, oddly precise, cleanly defined, part sculpture, part surreal creation. Sometimes I’ve loved them, especially when flipping through photographs of my parents’ wedding, where they featured prominently as symbols of prosperity and abundance. In many traditions, this tropical bloom is said to bestow blessings and offer protection; a flower of serenity.
