Category Archive for: ‘Rema Deo’
Rema’s Ramblings – Thoughts and Musings from Mumbai to Miami
The Big Fat Proposal Growing up in Mumbai, when I was a little girl, I remember attending the engagement ceremony of one of my cousins. The ceremony was held at my cousin’s house, with a few family members from both sides present. A ritual was …
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Rema’s Ramblings – Thoughts and Musings from Mumbai to Miami
Two Leaders – Common Ideals As a child growing up in Mumbai, getting my very first passport was an exciting event for me. It meant I could now travel the world. I opened the passport for the first time with significant anticipation, only to see …
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Madras Catering: Elevating the Indian Wedding Feast
By Rema Deo Growing up in Mumbai, weddings were always events that I looked forward to attending. Not only was it fun dressing up and meeting family and friends, but we also got to eat some wonderful food. Typically, weddings featured a simple but well-proportioned …
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Rema’s Ramblings – Thoughts and Musings from Mumbai to Miami
Celebrating Vishu New Year, Then and Now Growing up in Mumbai, I looked forward every April to celebrating Tamil New Year or Vishu, which is technically Malayali New Year. As Tamilians from Kerala, many traditions in our family were a blend of Tamil Nadu and …
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Shaadi 2.0: When a Silver Anniversary Becomes a Destination Wedding
By Rema DeoGrowing up in Mumbai, weddings were many things – loud, loving, elaborate – but they were never flown to. After moving to Florida, I was fortunate to attend my first destination wedding. Destination weddings, after all, are extremely popular among young couples these …
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Rema’s Ramblings – Thoughts and Musings from Mumbai to Miami
When the Picture Matters More Than the Place Growing up in Mumbai, we had no social media. The internet did not even exist then. Today, of course, people practically live their lives on social media. I can understand wanting to share moments, milestones, or experiences …
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Dancing Their Way to Indian Culture — How Our Children Discover Their Roots, One Step at a Time
Growing up in Mumbai, opportunities for students to perform on stage were few and far between. Most group dances happened only through school events — the annual day or an interschool competition. Therefore, as you may guess, there was some stiff competition to audition and …
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Rema’s Ramblings – Thoughts and Musings from Mumbai to Miami
College Admissions: From Simplicity in Mumbai to Complexity in Miami Growing up in Mumbai, when I completed the final year of school, I took the state-wide Board examination. Results were announced one day a couple of months after the exam, and the very next day …
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Rema’s Ramblings – Thoughts and Musings from Mumbai to Miami
Ganesh Chaturthi: Memories of Modaks, Music, and Mumbai Growing up in Mumbai, one of the most enjoyable Indian festivals was Ganesh Chaturthi. One might wonder why such a deeply religious festival was fun for a child. Of course, I learnt about the traditions of Ganesh …
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Rema’s Ramblings – A Timeless Lesson in Leadership from the Bhagavad Gita
A few years ago, I attended an intensive week-long leadership training program which focused on over 20 core leadership principles and how every leader must understand and implement them. One of the leadership principles taught in this program was “Release the Outcome”. Simply put, this …
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