Articles by me / Published Articles Enjoying 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 brunchfoodrestaurants Further Reading... Of Poses and Hashtags: Travelling Has Changed Since Instagram Took Over (HT Brunch) July 15, 2018 Capri and Nothing Else June 24, 2022 Women Who Rock the Boat Without a Care (Livemint) August 24, 2019 Previous Post A Handy Guide to Jaipur’s Newest Hotspots (Conde Nast Traveller) Next Post Dog With a Blog: How I Escaped an Untimely Death at the Hands of My Owner
