The former is on the second Saturday of June, every year. This year, in 2020, it was on 13th June. This is quickly followed by World Cucumber Day on 14th…
This is being written from a place of privilege. The majority of the people who will be reading this, will be reading this, also from a place of privilege. Keeping…
Dictionary meaning of motivation : reason for acting/behaving a certain way. Reading 24-25 year olds saying they’re demotivated / feeling old. It’s not about being motivated, it’s about showing up,…
An introduction to the concept of “Seven Streams of Revenue” or income, for self-employed solo-entrepreneurs. Sharing examples of what my own multiple Streams of Revenue are and some suggestions of…
“Aise hee bola hoga. Why are you taking it so seriously?” Think before you speak. Yes, it can be done. Practice. iOS Subscribe on iTunes Others Subscribe via RSS…
If you haven’t noticed, I’ve begun adding products to my online shop. I’m hand-painting wooden brooches as mini art pieces that you can wear. I talk a bit about what’s…
Examples of pedestals : Soldiers are martyrs. ( They choose to die for their beliefs : no. They want to come back home to their families like all the rest…
That Magazine Wants To Publish My Photographs : What Should I Be Asking / Expecting? Is it a feature about you? Then the contract can say, “usage / licensing only…
You know I photograph for fashion designers sometimes. I’ll photograph their garments on models or I’ll photograph their portraits etc. Was shooting behind the scenes. Designer doing interviews. Can’t shoot…
So many ideas, so little time. Then someone at fashion week this time ( 10th to 13th October ), mentioned that someone they know asked them whether fashion week is…
Brief Background A client of mine that has previously purchased / licensed images from my portfolio to use in their publication, got in touch with me recently for another assignment.…
Sustainable Fashion Someone wore Dhuri and posted a picture on their Instagram. The person is beautiful and the photograph was lovely and Dhuri’s garments are beautiful. One of the comments…
Talking about what I’m envious of and how I’m trying to deal with it. It’s not easy. Everything is, “Oooh! Shiny!” and despite having been around in the industry for…
Read on the HTBrunch website : First Ladies of Indian Fashion. HTBrunch : Instagram | Twitter Editor : Jamal Shaikh ( Instagram | Twitter ) Feature written by : Lubna…
After spending years thinking about discussing blogging in Hindi, here we are! ब्लौग्गिन्ग के बारे मैं थोड़ा बहुत Download Audio-Only here : 79-TNRE iOS Subscribe on iTunes Others Subscribe via…
This is entirely in response to an email I received. The email is indicative of the state of the industry in India currently. Blogging specifically but also how creatives and…
Is it ok to work on the basis of barter? For brands and for influencers? Why do I complain when I receive requests for barter collaborations but then I also…
The nightmare of sharing your work on social media! As a creator, I find it tedious to have to post updates on so many social networks. And as a prolific…
Having never handed over my DSLR to anyone except a couple of adults who I’m asking to photograph me, I surprised myself by handing over the D810 to a kiddo…
This tunic and these pants are THE most summery thing in my wardrobe currently. Apart from the #MadeInIndia tag on the Raiman label ( scroll down for credits and links…
Been thinking about how to deal with my existential crisis. Career-wise and personal-life-wise, I’m doing ok. There’s a never-ending search for meaning and the feeling of fulfillment and I lead…