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Who are your current most favorite people?

When asked who my favorite people are, the answer is simple: my wife and son. But before you picture us as the epitome of perfection, let me set the record straight. We are far from flawless. Our family, like any other, has its quirks and imperfections. I have been married for twenty-eight years, and I can’t recall a single day without a disagreement 😊 Conversations with my son, for instance, eerily mirror the ones I had with my own father. It is like history repeating itself in its peculiar way. And yet, despite the rough edges, we’re a package deala combo offer that sticks together no matter what. We have each other’s backs, always. Scratch the surface on any topic, and you’ll find our core values and reactions strikingly aligned. We’re a simple bunch, content in our little bubble, happy to be left alone. And while we may not fit… Who are your current most favorite people?

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Beach or mountains? Which do you prefer? Why?

For me, the choice between beach or mountains often tilts towards the mountains. Living in two vibrant Indian cities, Mumbai and Thiruvananthapuramboth blessed with gorgeous beachesmeans I have had my fair share of seaside moments. Yet, the allure of mountains feels refreshingly different, almost irresistible. Mountains possess a majestic calmness that is hard to describe. Their soothing embrace works better than any painkiller or opioidthough, fair warning, it can be incredibly addictive. Once you’ve experienced their tranquil magic, you might find yourself yearning to return again and again. In full disclosure, my love for the mountains stems from personal experience. I spent the early years of my professional life in a remote village nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas. My humble bamboo hut was surrounded by wilderness, with the nearest neighbors half a kilometer away. Each morning, clouds would roll in through my windows, wrapping everything in an ethereal… Beach or mountains? Which do you prefer? Why?

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What are your family’s top 3 favorite meals?

When it comes to food, our family’s list of top 3 favorite meals requires a bit of context. You see, in our household, culinary decisions follow a “federal system” of governanceeach of us has distinct preferences, and let’s just say they don’t always align. For instance, I gravitate toward milder flavors, the kind that some might call “bland.” My son, on the other hand, craves spice levels that could set off smoke alarms. My wife, ever the diplomat, takes the middle path. But it doesn’t stop there. Our dietary choices make meal planning even more interesting. My son is a proud non-vegetarian, I’m a lacto-ovo vegetarian (a fancy term I recently learned that means I eat eggs, dairy, and vegetables), and my wife is a pure vegetarian. Here’s how meal prep usually unfolds: Lately, I’ve been living in Kerala, a region in India known for its own spicy culinary traditions.… What are your family’s top 3 favorite meals?