Shivani Pathak

2 weeks ago | tweakindia.com | Shivani Pathak

Looking for a man in finance, good grammar, 6’5, brown eyesIt’s not news that the dating pool is no longer a clear, blue stream of water; it’s the muddy puddle that forms in the potholes of Mumbai roads every monsoon season. Step in and you’re bound to get splashed with dirt, leaving a stain on your pristine white shirt and a bad taste in your mouth. When my last relationship didn’t reach the happily-ever-after stage like I had dreamt, I was upset but didn’t give up on love.

1 month ago | tweakindia.com | Shivani Pathak

Your Yash-Raj-heroine era is hereAs a late millennial and early Gen Z—zillennial, if you will—I grew up watching TV shows where young women mostly wore kurta sets or dresses. Jeans were the ultimate symbol of a “modern” character, while saris were reserved for special occasions or older women in the family. Naturally, when I finally had control over my wardrobe, saris weren’t my first choice. But over the last decade, that’s changed.

1 month ago | tweakindia.com | Shivani Pathak

In our series, Tweak Spotlight, we feature homegrown brands that are making a mark with unique products and grounded philosophiesIn India, beyond the chaandi ke bartan, sone ke gehne, and the occasional disputed property with a kaleshi chacha or bua, our regional crafts and cultural traditions are our biggest inheritance. And it all starts at home.

1 month ago | tweakindia.com | Shivani Pathak

In our series Leading Ladies, we profile change-makers whose pursuit of excellence and challenging of conventions has inspired many to speak their mindsAt 84, computer scientist Sunita Mahajan spends her time reading spiritual books and doing physiotherapy. Yet, her curiosity for tech remains strong—she eagerly follows developments in AI and deepfakes. “I forget I’m in my 80s; people have to remind me. I still think I’m in my 70s,” she says. Coding and programming were Mahajan’s life.

1 month ago | tweakindia.com | Shivani Pathak

And it saved my bank account, tooIf I could Pavlov myself into losing weight, I would’ve done that the minute the scale started moving to the right. Like a lot of people, I too have been in a complicated relationship with my body. I’ve never been lean; my full cheeks and small eyes have made me the lifelong recipient of “Oh, you’re so cute!” compliments—right from when I was one second old to now, standing on the cusp of 27. The baby fat? Still here.