Articles by me / Published ArticlesEnjoying the ‘Small Joys’ of the Past with Gen Z in Lockdown (Mint Lounge) May 14, 2020 Written by 0 The lockdown has introduced children to simpler things such as a game of hopscotch, long afternoons spent devouring books, and homemade pizza.Having grown up in an India of fewer privileges, most parents today tend to romanticize the simpler days of their childhood. It has been my experience that the generation of ‘too much’ cannot fathom how a childhood spent without the internet, fancy gadgets, on-demand entertainment and shopping malls could be a happy one.I have seen my children look at me with sympathy when I tell them that my summer holidays were spent reading books and swimming with my friends, and that travel or television was only a very small part of these. They are unable to comprehend the joys of playtime that only ever involved board games, the thrill of going over your stamp collection over a languid summer afternoon, and the delicious anticipation of a homemade pizza.Read More brunchfoodrestaurantsFurther Reading... The Goodness that is Gulmarg (CNT) March 17, 2016 Women Who Rock the Boat Without a Care (Livemint) August 24, 2019 Coronavirus Pandemic Has Killed My Appetite for Dystopia Stories (The Quint) March 30, 2020 Previous PostA Handy Guide to Jaipur’s Newest Hotspots (Conde Nast Traveller) Next PostDog With a Blog: How I Escaped an Untimely Death at the Hands of My Owner
