married life

Survived the wedding? Now impress the in-laws!

Winning over your in-laws’ post-marriage requires patience, small gestures, and navigating traditions. From compliments to shared interests and thoughtful actions, building rapport ensures a harmonious family dynamic and turns awkward gatherings into joyful experiences.

#Fiction / Two monsoons, and counting

Monsoon has always been a joyous season for me. People speak of the monsoon blues but the rains come with a sense of thrill and awe, especially in the brief minutes just before it actually starts pouring.

Gifts beyond blenders: How to gift like a pro this wedding season

Here is your guide to breaking the curse of kitchen supplies and be the coolest gift-giver this season.

#Perspective / Married man’s dilemma: Why buddies and backpacks take a back seat post-wedding

Post-marriage men often find themselves carrying a different kind of backpack — filled not with snacks and maps, but with responsibilities, familial expectations, and a never-ending list of to-dos. Gone are the days of impromptu trips to Cox’s Bazar. Now, it's more about family planning, budgeting for groceries, or attending in-laws' get-togethers.

December 18, 2024
December 18, 2024

Survived the wedding? Now impress the in-laws!

Winning over your in-laws’ post-marriage requires patience, small gestures, and navigating traditions. From compliments to shared interests and thoughtful actions, building rapport ensures a harmonious family dynamic and turns awkward gatherings into joyful experiences.

July 8, 2024
July 8, 2024

Two monsoons, and counting

Monsoon has always been a joyous season for me. People speak of the monsoon blues but the rains come with a sense of thrill and awe, especially in the brief minutes just before it actually starts pouring.

January 3, 2024
January 3, 2024

Gifts beyond blenders: How to gift like a pro this wedding season

Here is your guide to breaking the curse of kitchen supplies and be the coolest gift-giver this season.

November 20, 2023
November 20, 2023

Married man’s dilemma: Why buddies and backpacks take a back seat post-wedding

Post-marriage men often find themselves carrying a different kind of backpack — filled not with snacks and maps, but with responsibilities, familial expectations, and a never-ending list of to-dos. Gone are the days of impromptu trips to Cox’s Bazar. Now, it's more about family planning, budgeting for groceries, or attending in-laws' get-togethers.