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The Daughters of Madurai — When Silence gave Birth to Courage, A Story That Breaks and Heals You in the Same Breath.
There are books that you read and forget, and then there are books that reach inside you, find a quiet corner, and stay. Some books don’t just tell a story — they unearth buried silences. They find you when you need them the most. The Daughters of Madurai by Rajasree Variyar came to me during a time when I was thinking deeply about the women who came before us - the ones whose stories were never told, whose pain was wrapped in rituals and whispered away. The title alone tugg
Karthika Ramanan
Oct 164 min read


Sisters in Sweat: The Friendships Forged Between Reps”
The Weight We Lift Together — A Story of Friendship Found in the Gym. It began with a glance , the kind that lingers a second longer than necessary. In a room filled with clanging metal and blaring music, I was left alone. I was new - fumbling with weights heavier than my confidence, trying to belong in a space that smelled of effort and discipline. She noticed. And smiled. That smile was the first bridge. No words, just a simple acknowledgment. I was the awkward newcomer ,th
Karthika Ramanan
Oct 134 min read


Dark, Daring and Unbought: Rewriting the rules of Skin Tones
✨ “Glow is not in fairness—it’s in owning the colour that carries your story. Wear your shade like a revolution, because loving your skin...
Karthika Ramanan
Sep 135 min read


A Journey of rain and roots, from desert winds to rainy breezes-My Homecoming trip
When the Rains Called Me Home: A Monsoon Escape from Dubai to Kerala. Sometimes, life gives us subtle nudges, but other times, it sends...
Karthika Ramanan
Sep 106 min read


Saying No: The Art Women Are Never Taught
No, Amma. I’m Not Okay With It. I wish I had said it to her then. I remember the afternoon sunlight pouring into our tiny kitchen, the...
Karthika Ramanan
Jul 154 min read


Touched by Shams, Transformed by Rumi: My Emotional Journey with The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak
A Soul-Stirring Book Review: The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak “Every true love and friendship is a story of unexpected...
Karthika Ramanan
Jul 123 min read


🍵Everything Happens Over Chai - Confessions of a Non-Chai Human in a Chai-Obsessed World
Chai, The Liquid Therapist : Ah, chai—the beverage that thinks it’s a lifestyle coach. Bad day? Chai. Good day? Chai. Confused life...
Karthika Ramanan
Jun 295 min read


From Palakkadinte Makal to Thrissurinte Marumakal: A Journey Etched in Smile and Silence.
I was born with the scent of sambhraanis and sambhar in my veins, my lullabies soaked in Palakkadan Tamil and Malayalam, and my...
Karthika Ramanan
Jun 265 min read


One Woman’s Journey: A Story of Strength, Struggles, and Self-Discovery
Every journey begins with a single step — a step that may seem small at first but eventually leads to destinations we never imagined....
Karthika Ramanan
Jun 242 min read


An insight into Web Creation-First Step into Digital Marketing Journey.
I recently completed a web creation class, and it was a truly valuable experience. The course offered a great balance between theory and...
Karthika Ramanan
Jun 241 min read
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