I’m Riya Kumari, a graduate in Multimedia and Mass Communication from Indraprastha College for Women. From a young age, I found myself drawn to people’s stories. “Saving people” was never just a dramatic idea; it was a quiet instinct that kept growing. Friends, classmates, even strangers would come to me, and somewhere in those conversations, I discovered my voice. Not just to speak, but to guide, to comfort, and to inspire. Over time, that voice turned into a deeper purpose: to write. But not just for the sake of writing. I write to leave a mark. I want to create words that people carry with them long after they’ve finished reading. If something I write helps someone take one step forward, feel a little less lost, or rethink something that matters, then I know I’m doing what I’m meant to do.
I’m Riya Kumari, a graduate in Multimedia and Mass Communication from Indraprastha College for Women. From a young age, I found myself drawn to people’s stories. “Saving people” was never just a dramatic idea; it was a quiet instinct that kept growing. Friends, classmates, even strangers would come to me, and somewhere in those conversations, I discovered my voice. Not just to speak, but to guide, to comfort, and to inspire. Over time, that voice turned into a deeper purpose: to write. But not just for the sake of writing. I write to leave a mark. I want to create words that people carry with them long after they’ve finished reading. If something I write helps someone take one step forward, feel a little less lost, or rethink something that matters, then I know I’m doing what I’m meant to do.
By Riya Kumari
Such avoidance raises serious ethical and societal questions. It contributes to inequality: when the wealthy pay little, lower and middle-income groups end up bearing disproportionate tax burdens. This undermines faith in fairness of the tax system and impacts government revenues that fund public services, infrastructure, and welfare. The tax system, as currently structured, often isn’t “fair to all.”
Such avoidance raises serious ethical and societal questions. It contributes to inequality: when the wealthy pay little, lower and middle-income groups end up bearing disproportionate tax burdens. This undermines faith in fairness of the tax system and impacts government revenues that fund public services, infrastructure, and welfare. The tax system, as currently structured, often isn’t “fair to all.”
By Riya Kumari
The nine seducer archetypes are not roles you “act out”; they are forces already within you, waiting to be shaped, sharpened, and unleashed. When you learn the psychology of each archetype, you stop chasing connection and instead learn how to attract, pull, inspire, and transform the way people respond to your energy.
The nine seducer archetypes are not roles you “act out”; they are forces already within you, waiting to be shaped, sharpened, and unleashed. When you learn the psychology of each archetype, you stop chasing connection and instead learn how to attract, pull, inspire, and transform the way people respond to your energy.
By Riya Kumari
Owning a home in India is not just a financial milestone, it is a deeply emotional dream stitched into our cultural DNA. From childhood, we grow up believing that real success is not in how much we earn, but in the place we come back to at night. A home becomes the symbol of stability, identity, and arrival. It promises belonging in a world that constantly shifts beneath our feet.
Owning a home in India is not just a financial milestone, it is a deeply emotional dream stitched into our cultural DNA. From childhood, we grow up believing that real success is not in how much we earn, but in the place we come back to at night. A home becomes the symbol of stability, identity, and arrival. It promises belonging in a world that constantly shifts beneath our feet.
By Riya Kumari
Most people think retirement planning is about choosing a number. ₹1 crore, ₹2 crore, ₹5 crore, something that looks big enough to feel safe. But the truth is deeper. Retirement is not a financial target; it is a phase of life where money becomes a shield, against uncertainty, against dependence, against the fear of not being able to live with dignity when the body slows down and life becomes quieter.
Most people think retirement planning is about choosing a number. ₹1 crore, ₹2 crore, ₹5 crore, something that looks big enough to feel safe. But the truth is deeper. Retirement is not a financial target; it is a phase of life where money becomes a shield, against uncertainty, against dependence, against the fear of not being able to live with dignity when the body slows down and life becomes quieter.
By Riya Kumari
Most people hit 30 with a mixed feeling: pride for how far they’ve come, and a silent worry about whether they’ve saved “enough.” In India, this pressure feels heavier, rising living costs, delayed milestones, unstable job markets, and the constant comparison with others who seem to be doing better. But savings at 30 should not be a race; they should be a reflection of how much clarity you have earned about life, money, and yourself.
Most people hit 30 with a mixed feeling: pride for how far they’ve come, and a silent worry about whether they’ve saved “enough.” In India, this pressure feels heavier, rising living costs, delayed milestones, unstable job markets, and the constant comparison with others who seem to be doing better. But savings at 30 should not be a race; they should be a reflection of how much clarity you have earned about life, money, and yourself.
By Riya Kumari
The middle-class dream should not be a debt-laden trap. The habits we form today, the demands we place on ourselves, the social expectations we chase, do not just define our net worth. They define our lived worth. And unchecked, they erode not just our finances, but our freedom. What if growth doesn't require constant overextension?
The middle-class dream should not be a debt-laden trap. The habits we form today, the demands we place on ourselves, the social expectations we chase, do not just define our net worth. They define our lived worth. And unchecked, they erode not just our finances, but our freedom. What if growth doesn't require constant overextension?
By Riya Kumari
People don’t leave India because they want a “better country.” They leave because they want a better life, one where the world outside their door finally matches the world they built inside their minds. For years, they were told to adjust, compromise, tolerate, smile through chaos, and pretend nothing bothers them. But the day they earn enough to choose, a quiet realization hits them:
People don’t leave India because they want a “better country.” They leave because they want a better life, one where the world outside their door finally matches the world they built inside their minds. For years, they were told to adjust, compromise, tolerate, smile through chaos, and pretend nothing bothers them. But the day they earn enough to choose, a quiet realization hits them:
By Riya Kumari
We often think of modaks as simple sweets, an offering, a festive treat, a bite of joy. But temple modaks carry a subtle truth: excellence is born from presence. Every layer, every fold, every touch of ghee is deliberate. Replicating that isn’t about copying a taste; it’s about understanding the thought, the patience, and the care that goes into it. Making modaks is not just cooking, it’s a meditation on intention.
We often think of modaks as simple sweets, an offering, a festive treat, a bite of joy. But temple modaks carry a subtle truth: excellence is born from presence. Every layer, every fold, every touch of ghee is deliberate. Replicating that isn’t about copying a taste; it’s about understanding the thought, the patience, and the care that goes into it. Making modaks is not just cooking, it’s a meditation on intention.
By Riya Kumari
I’ll say it: friendships these days come with shorter expiry dates than a packet of Amul cream in May. One minute you're trauma-dumping over chai and calling each other “soul siblings”, and the next you're muted, archived, and replaced by some yoga influencer who replies with “sunshineeee” to every story.
I’ll say it: friendships these days come with shorter expiry dates than a packet of Amul cream in May. One minute you're trauma-dumping over chai and calling each other “soul siblings”, and the next you're muted, archived, and replaced by some yoga influencer who replies with “sunshineeee” to every story.
By Riya Kumari
So, there I was—halfway through a pint of ice cream, phone in one hand, doomscrolling through engagement photos of people I once swore would never settle down. And then it hit me: What actually makes someone wife material? And please don’t say “makes good tea” unless you want to be launched into the sun.
So, there I was—halfway through a pint of ice cream, phone in one hand, doomscrolling through engagement photos of people I once swore would never settle down. And then it hit me: What actually makes someone wife material? And please don’t say “makes good tea” unless you want to be launched into the sun.
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