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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Blast from the past: Charming Charminar
When we lose something, it becomes more important. Like the freedom of movement during festival season.
Not Without My Daughters – A Social Media Adventure
Building a presence on social media and creating an author platform with the help of my daughters
Roots and Wings – Mother’s Day Musings
On Mother’s Day, revisiting an old essay written when the child was a preschooler and wondering about my journey as a mother as she prepares to fly the nest soon
How I discovered myself in an ashram
During this month of being homebound due to Coronavirus, I am reminded of the month I spent in an ashram while trying to become a certified yoga teacher
Revisiting my grandmother’s quirks during COVID-19
It has taken 30 years and the COVID-19 pandemic for me to change my opinion about my cleanliness-obsessed grandmother.
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