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Ranjani Rao

Scientist. Mother. Immigrant. Published author. I bear many labels, juggle many roles, and have lived in many places. I choose to enter every new home with curiosity, optimism, and a desire to understand. Examining closely and with an open mind helps me make sense of the world I inhabit. From my life experiences in three countries and travel experiences in thirty, I have learned that every life is a journey, regardless of whether you stay in one place, live like a global nomad, or end up being something in between. Whether I write fiction or non-fiction, my characters face everyday challenges, and universal dilemmas. As a writer, I am committed to a lifelong apprenticeship in observation.

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Do This If You Are Embarking On A Long Project

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Do This If You Are Embarking On A Long Project

Apr 14, 2021 | In the moment

A periodic check-in can help you stay the course when you embark on a long-term project

In Praise of A Solo Staycation

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In Praise of A Solo Staycation

Apr 2, 2021 | In the world

A solo staycation may not be everyone’s cup of tea but I rejoiced in the silence, solitude and the freedom to do as I please. Try it if you dare

A Walk After The Rain

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A Walk After The Rain

Mar 27, 2021 | At home

A walk in the warm aftermath of a tropical thunderstorm in the nature reserve near my home is a refreshing elixir after a long work week

Book Review: Inheritance

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Book Review: Inheritance

Mar 17, 2021 | In books

A thoughtful rumination of the meaning of self and family when the basic foundation of your identity shatters

My Self-care Routine Includes Finding a Sliver of Sanity Everyday

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My Self-care Routine Includes Finding a Sliver of Sanity Everyday

Mar 13, 2021 | In the moment

For women who constantly manage multiple demands, it is important to find a sustainable self-care routine for sanity and well-being

"Home is not an earthly place; home is a dwelling place deep within our souls."

Whitney Easton

"No winter lasts forever, and no spring skips its turn."

Hal Borland

"As individuals, we make choices every day; how things unfold, depends, ultimately, on our attitude."

Ranjani Rao, No Longer NRI

“There are no foreign lands. It is the traveler only who is foreign.”

Robert Louis Stevenson, The Silverado Squatters

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