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‘It is possible that Valentine’s Day itself could have started as an experiment. In some medieval version of a board meeting, there must have been a discussion about sales being down in the post-Christmas slump and how they had to get people already broke from buying gifts to buy gifts for the same people again with their next paycheck. On the other hand, German-American philosopher Hannah Arendt once said, ‘An experience makes its appearance only when it is being said. And unless it is said, it is, so to speak, non-existent.’ With all its consumerism, Valentine’s Day perhaps makes the abstraction of love more concrete. Though if you ask women who have been married for over a decade, the most honest answer to ‘What did your husband give you on Valentine’s Day?’ would be, ‘As usual, a headache.’ Love, in fact, may be the ultimate thought experiment. It’s a paradox where accepting each other’s flaws creates an imperfectly perfect connection, with or without wilting red roses and an Archie’s card featuring two cartoon hearts winking at each other.’ To read the entire column, head to the link in my bio and stories or grab a copy of @timesofindia and let me know what love means to you in the comments below

February 11, 2024

Nearly Departed from Welcome to Paradise got shortlisted for The Pat Kavanagh Prize. @scroll_in says, ‘innovative and stylishly written, it is easily one of the more memorable stories I have read in recent years.’ Read it yet? Share your favorite moments from this story in the comments below. #welcometoparadise #bookstagram

February 08, 2024

On our next episode of The Icons @fayedsouza tells us why being called a super mom may not be such a great thing after all. I think this is one of the best interviews in the series. To watch the entire conversation head to the links in my stories or to @tweakindia ‘s YouTube channel. Do you also think that moms end up doing a lot more than their share? Let me know in the comments below.

February 04, 2024

“A sweeping saga that is completely immersive,” is how Twinkle Khanna (@twinklerkhanna), curator of @tweakindiabookclub x @crosswordbookstores, describes our book of the month for February, #TheCovenantofWater by Abraham Verghese (@abraham.verghese.official). Get ready for an expansive story of three generations of a family in pre- and post-independence India. Verghese’s 2023 book is the perfect choice for our Tweak Book Club readers who like incredible world-building, lyrical writing, and characters who feel more like family than friends. Head to Crossword’s website to buy your copy, and registered book club members get 15% off on their purchase plus a free tote bag. DM us to register. Have you read this book yet? #tweakindiabookclub #bookclub #bookofthemonth

February 02, 2024

Laptop screen has a crack, child has the flu, ran out of toilet rolls, the writing is on the wall but my notebook is empty, three plants are dead, the office informs me of a possible lawsuit, and my stomach is bloated. The juggle continues. Till death do us part. Tell me about everything you are juggling this week in the comments below.

February 01, 2024

In an homage to Master Raju, I can finally call myself Master Twinkle :) @goldsmithsuol

January 16, 2024