I never realized the power of my mother tongue until I was 10. I grew up listening to the Marathi and Hindi languages, as they were the...

Hiking is something that takes you miles away while still being in your city, just another weekend getaway. At least that’s what it is...

One of the first things that connected me to USA just after I had moved, was the library. When I was little, my parents would read to me...

Winter is finally here! With it, it brings friends, family, and most of all, Christmas joy! Being a resident in Redmond, Washington for...

My mind was racing, a 1000 thoughts spiraling through my mind. I have to finish this assignment, that project and study for so many...

Thanksgiving. What does it mean to me? Truthfully, I never even knew that this holiday existed when I was living in India for 10 years....

Cricket! Hmm, what can I say about this sport? Actually, for me, it’s not just a sport. It’s a community, an opportunity for loved ones...

My love for Bollywood movies started when I was just 6 or 7 years old. Though, surprisingly, it didn’t really kick off until the lockdown...

Today, I want to take the time to talk about my grandma (Nani, my mom’s mother). Growing up in an Indian household, I was used to being...

Waking up with clammy hands, butterflies in my stomach, and a haze in my mind, I was sure I was sick. But no! I was just excited for my...

Hi everyone, I go by my virtual name Navaka. I am a girl from two worlds. My idea behind starting this blog is comprised of a lot of...