Archana Doshi

@Vikrchan So beautifully written!! Being empty nesters of two boys, this so accurately captures the emotions and life after.

A new phase of life : Empty nesters When children leave home, they call it an “empty nest.” It sounds poetic, but the reality is less poetry and more practical: the food lasts longer, and the wet towel on the bed suddenly becomes a matter of national security. A house that once ran like Majestic Bus Stand at rush hour is now as quiet as Cubbon Park on a weekday afternoon. For years, life revolved around their timetables. Their hunger schedule, sleep and school schedules , you planned family trips around exams, projects, and internships. Even your weekend vegetable shopping had to factor in “what they will eat”, as if the whole of Jayanagar market and Simply Namdaris was designed only for their taste buds. And now, suddenly, all that stops. The house feels empty, the fridge too , and your weekend evenings too free. Of course, there are perks. You can eat dinner at 7 p.m. like a civilised person, instead of waiting when someone finishes “just one last game.” You can even travel without syncing calendars and WhatsApp groups. Some couples rediscover each other in this new phase. Your spouse, who until now was just a fellow project manager in the family startup, suddenly starts paying you more attention. Is this a good thing? Sometimes yes. Other times, no. When there are no teenagers around to distract, those books all over the house is suddenly drawing too much attention. Do you miss the children? Naturally. Sometimes achingly. You’ll see their favourite chips in Nilgiris and feel a lump in your throat. You’ll enter their room and feel it’s unnervingly clean.No socks under the table, no water bottles under the bed. Other times, you don’t miss them at all. The freedom of not being tied to their schedules is delicious. You can rediscover hobbies, eat at places you like, go for long walks, or just sit with a book without someone asking, “What’s for dinner?” Just after finishing lunch. The real heartbreaker and sometimes comedy show is the boomerang phase. They come home for the holidays, and suddenly the house is not yours anymore. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are dictated by their cravings. “Why not biryani today?” “Can you make pasta tomorrow?” “How come there’s no Nutella and protein powder in the house ?” The family diet bends instantly back to their whims, and you find yourself cooking like it’s exam season again. Plans are made to eat at their favourite places. Their rooms are transformed overnight into disaster zones. Suitcases spill open, clothes occupy three chairs, and chargers dangle from every plug point like temple garlands. They treat the house like a hostel except the hostel is run by parents who provide free food and Wi-Fi. You are delighted they are home, of course, but you also remember exactly why you celebrated just a little when they first left. And then, just as suddenly, they leave again. The fridge is full once more, the beds are neatly made, the silence is back, sharper this time, because it follows a burst of chaos. How do parents cope? By keeping themselves very busy. By not making the absence into a headline. By slowly rediscovering that life can be full in other ways : through work, travel, friends, or just the quiet comfort of routine. And how often do you think of them? Every day. Sometimes in a wave of nostalgia, sometimes just in passing ,like a dose joint you always went to or the smell of fresh laundry. Children leave, yes. But they live rent-free in your head and like most tenants in Bangalore, they’re never really leaving. All in jest folks !

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/..9 - Collaborate with relevant departments and engineers to develop and implement a sustainable solution to prevent such issues in the future.

@ArvindLBJP @DKShivakumar @narendramodi We want to bring to your attention of what has been now constructed by HAL/ Tejas division Yemlur Main Road - a wall with pipes that is directed right to the road. These for sure seems like drain pipes /..1

/..8 - Assess the nala's water drainage system, identify the cause of stagnation, and take prompt measures to provide a proper outlet for the water.

/..7 We strongly urge you to: - Conduct an urgent investigation into the construction of the wall at HAL/ Tejas division with pipes extending onto the main road and rectify any deficiencies found.

/..6 Given the gravity of the situation, I kindly request your immediate attention and action in addressing this issue. The proper functioning of drainage systems and the prevention of potential flooding are vital for the safety and livelihoods of the people in Yemlur

/..5 The video clearly shows that the water has no viable outlet, resulting in a situation where it has nowhere to go. This stagnation poses a potential threat of flooding and water logging, thereby endangering the safety and well-being of the local community.

/..4 Additionally are also sharing another video that highlights the stagnant and bubbling water in the nala surrounding HAL Airport/Tejas near Sobha Paladium.

/..3 This improper infrastructure arrangement raises serious concerns about the efficient drainage of water and could lead to similar flood situation we faced in September 2022 during heavy rainfall or monsoons.

/..2 The wall has been built with pipes that extend directly onto the main road without any connection to the nala or underground water pathway.

Congratulations @Preetipmital this is amazing !!!

Not many realize it, but the biggest hack to reverse fatty liver disease is not to gulp prescription drugs, but treating its cause. Alcohol? Stop it. Obese? Shed it. Diabetes? Control it. Low functioning thyroid? Treat it. Sedentary life? Move it. Poor sleep? Find time for it.

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@monikamanchanda Yes , if Paid in dollars

So question about #TCS , will this also apply to subscriptions which are from US based companies?

@monikamanchanda Yes!

@paraschopra sagar coffee ? 😀

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What an insightful thread and diagnosis. So much to learn about the human body and what it does. Thanks for sharing @theliverdoc

1/52 I am looking at the young mother lying on the hospital bed She's shivering & the fever is high Her liver functions are climbing Her baby girl is waiting back home Her father is troubled I'm faced with an unknown foe, tiny, yet so powerful, it nearly broke me. Nearly.

A great thread with lot of insights and knowledge to only gain @theliverdoc #protein