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Talkin’ ‘bout My Generation

For women within the modern home, a glimpse into a more equitable future
For women within the modern home, a glimpse into a more equitable future

As home and office merge, the stress of the double-duty has become widespread. Many corporations are aware of women’s challenges and are attempting a fix. And like millennial men who expect to share the load of maintaining a home, the older generation too is getting used to the idea. A daughter-in-law and mom-in-law duo examine this post-Covid road to equality

Talkin’ ‘bout My Generation

Sports, the coronavirus, and a father-son relationship
Sports, the coronavirus, and a father-son relationship

When the pandemic struck and almost all sports were suspended, fans were left with a void. This pair of armchair enthusiasts talk about how it is making them rethink their relationship with sports—especially when sports returned on TV with empty stadiums and simulated crowd noises

Talkin’ ‘bout My Generation

Dealing with the digital tsunami
Dealing with the digital tsunami

I hated relying on digital technologies. I struggled to craft emails that communicated my ideas crisply. And I didn’t see the larger point in building a social media profile on Twitter and engaging with complete strangers. Till the pandemic forced me to confront the harsh realities and grapple with the demands of the new virtual world

Talkin’ ‘bout My Generation

When the Swiggy generation rediscovers the home kitchen
When the Swiggy generation rediscovers the home kitchen

Home food was boring for millennials, but the pandemic and the sudden loss of options to eat out or order in is forcing them into the kitchen. They are discovering the joys of being creative and the assurance of being self-sufficient, but they still want convenience. Food entrepreneurs are taking note