Mental Load of Women in Indian Households: Invisible But Heavy

Increased mental household

She remembers the grocery list, tracks the child’s vaccination dates, ensures the milkman is paid, and still manages to make the morning tea just in time. All this, before her actual workday begins. The “mental load”—a term that has found resonance among women across Indian households—is not about physical chores. It’s about thinking, planning, and … Read more

Why Indian Kitchens Are Becoming a Breeding Ground for Anxiety – And What You Can Do About It.

Anxiety in Kitchen

The Indian kitchen, once the symbol of warmth, flavour, and family bonding, is slowly turning into a pressure cooker of stress and anxiety—especially for urban Indian households. The shift isn’t just cultural; it’s psychological. From daily meal prep to keeping up with Instagram-worthy dishes, the humble kitchen has become a battleground of expectations, time crunches, … Read more