life lessons
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After three days at Mahakumbh, my sister and I had perfected our early morning routine—taking a peaceful dip in Maa Ganga at sunrise, about a kilometer from Netrakumbh (where my eye camp was). But the real deal, the holy grail of dips, was at the Sangam, about 4 km away. Every day, we made elaborate Read more
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A few days ago, I found myself in a moment of self-admiration with my best friend, Sujata, who has been my partner-in-crime for almost 30 years. As we glanced at each other, we marveled at how smooth and flawless our skin looked. For someone like me, who has spent years battling acne, this felt like Read more
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As a busy eye surgeon, a devoted mom to two mischievous one-year-old rescues(thanks to my biological daughter)and someone determined to squeeze in a workout alongside meditation and journaling—all before starting the day—I’m usually up and running by 5:00 a.m. But this morning, the first day of the last month of 2024,something changed. … I went Read more
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Who’s the one person you keep pushing aside, the one who often comes last on your list? We’re quick to be there for others—the friend who calls at midnight, the coworker needing help, or the family member asking for one more favor. But there’s one person we routinely forget, one who deserves as much care Read more
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On 78th Independence Day of my India …my heart is heavy with grief, not just for the nation I have served but for the brave souls we lost—Captain Deepak Singh, a soldier who laid down his life for our country, and a young doctor, Dr. Moumita Debnath, whose life was brutally snatched away in an Read more
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How do you perceive time? Do you see it, or do you feel it? Confused? I think it’s both.Now, at 51,I’ve lived long enough to see and feel the weight of time. I don’t have to look far to find its imprint. After a childhood spent moving from place to place as an Army BRAT, Read more
*DOPAMINE * Scribbles by Dr Suvi 