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Nisha Jamvwal

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Take charge and let go

A visit to a scenic retreat didn’t turn out as regenerating as expected, but it did lead to some important lessons being learnt

11 Dec 2020 8:09 PM

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No love no more

While marriages aren’t always the happily-ever-afters, separations don’t have to be the nightmares they’re touted to be either

08 Nov 2020 2:44 PM

A country that is a melting pot of so many religions, colours, foods, costumes, dances, songs, languages, mindsets and now even inclusive to an LGBTQ community.

Love in the time of intolerance

Humanity and love is beyond religion, and yet it has the power to warp relationships.

01 Mar 2020 3:23 AM

Empowerment is about making choices suited to one's own circumstances and needs.

The right choice

This Women’s Day, we need to commemorate women who had the courage to make choices and live a contended life.

24 Feb 2020 2:03 AM

Empowerment is about choices that suit your life, pace and relationships.The rest is mere existence.

Choosing contentment

Contentment in your life’s chosen vocation is what makes your life; there is nothing superior or inferior about it.

16 Feb 2020 1:29 AM

We need to give it a chance with a will to understand the other, fair judgment, patience and love.

Dealing with criticism

For a marriage to survive, both spouses must be able to communicate freely without becoming critical.

07 Feb 2020 1:03 AM

“We met courtesy a hi-end matrimonial portal, and things were good,” he is recounting his story to me at my club, over melba toasts and tea, and I am interested because it's a relationship saga of ebbs and flows through which they have swum and come up holding hands in a renewal of love again.

Bringing back the spark in marriage

The honeymoon may be short but that doesn’t mean you can’t prolong the wedded bliss.

30 Jan 2020 1:20 AM

Let your conversation be about events or things not too personal; a bit of mystique works for you even as your eyes hint at intimacy.

The Mating Game

Subtle is the word when it comes to 'that special evening'. Here are some ways to ensure that your evening goes smooth.

18 Jan 2020 1:23 AM

A one night stand ensues, it is not premeditated, pre-planned or orchestrated with copious planning & an intent of ‘sex’ as an objective.

Navigating The One Night Stand

There are a lot more than meets the eye when it comes to ‘one night stands’.

08 Jan 2020 12:28 AM

Serendipitously, around the time I wrote the article, a mother was relating to me her daughter’s phone-call.

Is it totally ok?

Having a one-night stand can be a great experience — or a not-so-great one.

02 Jan 2020 12:36 AM

When you start your day with gratitude, you change the complexion of not only your day, but also of your life and attitude. Everything you do gets the vim and vitality of positive energy and auspiciousness.

The magic of gratitude

Replace comparisons and FOMO with gratitude, and all your worries will escape through the door.

20 Dec 2019 1:16 AM

A personal favourite of mine, I’ve always wanted to know the secret of her being this benevolent, solicitous anchor to her large extended and even close family, of kids, grandkids, uncles, sisters in law, brothers in law, et al.

Envy Eradicated

Among the seven sins, pay special attention to envy and its ability to limit you. Kick the habit and find yourself a much more successful person.

12 Dec 2019 12:44 AM

Value systems temper-control and discipline baser instincts like lust, hatred, anger, violence and frustration from spilling onto uncontrolled rampage.

Values maketh man

A recent and horrible gang rape brings us back to the age-old problem: we lack in our value system and that must be rectified immediately.

06 Dec 2019 2:27 AM

Insecurities and self-doubt plague most people, but to counter that all you need is self-love.

Self-love trumps all

Life is about much trial and error, failure and success, all of which is part of anything you venture to do.

22 Nov 2019 1:28 AM

Nowadays, mothering is not seen as exclusive to the female gender, and some surveys have found that male parents can be just as nurturing and good to their children — playing both roles adroitly and better than two not-so-great parents.

The kids are all right

Dad and dad, mom and mom, or a single parent — it is all the same, as long as the parenting is wholesome and holistic.

17 Nov 2019 1:40 AM

There are enough role models, at least in Mumbai, that lead the way for those who are more tentative in their minds.

A bundle of joy, for all

We all deserve the miracle of a new born in our life, irrespective of our sexuality or relationship status.

08 Nov 2019 7:05 AM

Ironically, anxiety pills can themselves become a cause of anxiety. Got into the habit? Well, here are some ways to kick it.

Demons in your medicine pouch

Fresh juices, coconut water and all the things you grew up learning about will come into use now.

01 Nov 2019 12:38 AM

Using them as a convenient remedy and becoming habituated to these insidious drugs is dangerous and over time becomes an addiction.

Don’t take a chill pill

Anxiety pill use may quickly turn into anxiety pill abuse, and it takes more than just will-power to get out of it.

25 Oct 2019 12:49 AM

I know a beautiful and financially independent young lady who found Prince Charming and waltzed into the ‘happily ever after’ matrimony.

Taking the plunge again

Ask actor Pooja Batra, who onlyfound true love after ending a bad marriage, reminding us that good things happen to those who wait.

18 Oct 2019 12:17 AM

Narrow minded concepts have had their day – relationships of love, sex and marriage are personal preferences and should be allowed the freedom of choice between consenting adults.

Same sex, So what?

The ostracisation of the lgbtq+ community ends up harming the entire society.

04 Oct 2019 12:05 AM

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