Category: Culture
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Kaka or ‘No Kaka’ – that is the question.
Uncle (or ‘No Uncle’) that is the question. In the crisp January of 2001, I embarked on a journey that would not only shape my career but also introduce me to two remarkable souls who would become my lifelong pillars of strength – Mawshi and No Kaka. Little did I know that a chance meeting…
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Paying it forward…
At some point in our lives, we all benefit from the support and strength of our community. For me, one of those communities is the St. Louis Marathi Mandal (STLMM), a cultural non-profit that has been a pillar for Marathi-speaking individuals and families in the St. Louis area. As a long-time advocate of giving back,…
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Tickling the Funny Bone of Respect.
It’s been a while that I wrote something, and it was nice to be reminded recently that I should continue doing so. I wouldn’t dare to say people missed my writing, but it always is a ‘feel-good-moment’ to get asked about it. Below is the funny story that I started writing maybe couple of months…
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Cat-astrophic Communication
So, as I told you earlier, my stories have the temporal agility of a ninja on a trampoline. From the ’90s to the roaring twenties, my narrative is a rollercoaster with a mind of its own. My last post was about something that happened a week or so ago in 2024 but I am going…
Hyphenated-Homestead 