It is perhaps the first time that our lives are upended in such unexpected ways. What an ill-timed obituary to our social connections! This pandemic has wreaked havoc on the very essence of our being. …

A glowing note on India’s attitude towards beauty — 1. You must be fair I remember having a conversation with my brother, who was studying in London. “Are the British racist?” I excitedly asked him. He laughed and replied, “Not more than us.” …