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The Hurdles of Being a Health Coach in India: My Real, Raw, and Hilarious Journey

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“Mam, how much weight loss can you promise me if I do your 14-day Sugar Detox Challenge?” A genuine concern from someone living in a world of instant gratification! “Well,I cannot make you look like Deepika Padukone!” I quip—half-serious, half-amused. Identity Crisis Central: Dietician, Nutritionist, or Health Coach? Identity Crisis Central: Dietician, Nutritionist, or Health Coach? Every day, I face a barrage of questions that test my identity. “Ok, Mam, why don’t you make me a diet chart? You’re a dietician, right?” they ask—before I can even complete the divine purpose of my profession. “No, no—I protest! Sorry, sorry—you’re a nutritionist, right?” It’s like being trapped in a never-ending game of name-tag mix-ups. And trust me, I blurt out, “I am a certified health coach from New York!” in one breath before someone can rename my profession yet again.   Doctor Dilemma: Collaborate or Confront? I work in close collaboration with doctors—rest assured, we are no quacks,no ne...
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Musings of an Ordinary Woman: Rekha Aunty Lives On…

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  Rekha Aunty Lives On… When I first met Priyanka at NDTV, India’s pioneering news channel, she was the talk of the town. The new weather girl—petite, strikingly good-looking, and a complete sensation. But looks weren’t all we had in common; we were both food enthusiasts, loved to seize every moment for fun, and, most importantly, we were both Biharis! Priyanka Now, I’m a true blue Bihari, born, raised, and educated in Patna. After graduating from Delhi University, I found myself working at NDTV, surrounded by the South Delhi elite—the Nepo Kids, as dubbed. Priyanka, or Pinku, as I affectionately called her, was one of them. Her connection to Bihar was as flimsy as a political promise—only her parents hailed from the state. For Pinku, anything beyond the South Delhi bubble was essentially a village. As a Bihari, politics is in my blood. We can argue passionately about political parties, whether local or global, for hours on end. Pinku, fresh out of college, her knowledge of parties...
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Musings of an ordinary Woman: A Day to Remember

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  Musings of an ordinary Woman: A Day to Remember One day, as the raindrops fell gently from the sky, I couldn't help but feel that it was one of those moments when the universe smiles at you. On June 29, 2024, the heavens opened up, and it felt like the Almighty was pouring down blessings. But it wasn't just any day—it was the day we launched "Rising Beyond the Ceiling." This book, born in Madhya Pradesh, couldn't have come from anywhere else. Bhopal, the capital, has a rich history of being ruled by four formidable women, the Nawabs of Bhopal, who were trailblazers in education and healthcare. In the early 19th century, one of them even established the first hospital exclusively for women. And who could forget Shah Bano from Indore, whose fight for maintenance after divorce became a legal milestone for Muslim women across India? Inauguration of Lady Lansdowne Hospital for women, now known as the Sultania Zanana Hospital Photographer: unknown "Rising Beyond ...
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