Nickunj Malik

Nickunj Malik’s journalistic career began when she walked into the office of Khaleej Times newspaper in Dubai thirty-one years ago and got the job. Since then, her articles have appeared in various newspapers all over the world. She now resides in Portugal and is married to a banker who loves numbers more than words.

The more things change

For those of my readers who were wondering where I had disappeared to for the last couple of months, I have some wonderful news to share. Well, I was in

January 7, 2025by Nickunj MalikIn

Waiting for slumber

My problem is that the moment my head touches the pillow, I fall asleep. Instantly, that is. There is no tossing, turning, adjusting the duvet, or counting of sheep. Also,

November 3, 2024by Nickunj MalikIn

Etiquette and manners

It should not bother me so late in life, but honestly speaking, I still get extremely annoyed with all the ill-mannered people out there. Especially the ones who do not

October 27, 2024by Nickunj MalikIn

Wonder Aunt

“The Indian aunty is everywhere, and she doesn’t even have to be related to you”. This observant statement was made recently by none other than one of the most famous

October 19, 2024by Nickunj MalikIn

In search of excellence

Most of us love to reminisce about our past and talk about it. Especially when we become parents. And then we get carried away and give in to some innate

October 13, 2024by Nickunj MalikIn

Suggestions for free

Some people love to give advice – it can be friendly, unfriendly, wanted, unwanted, helpful, unhelpful, warranted, unwarranted, useful or even futile -the occasion or circumstance does not seem to

October 8, 2024by Nickunj MalikIn

Age benefits

Every once in a while, I get persuaded to step out of my comfort zone and accept an invite to a social engagement. In other words, I agree to attend

September 26, 2024by Nickunj Malik

Sibling rivalry

I have observed that there is nothing particularly amazing about having siblings. However, we don’t have much of a choice in the matter because our parents, nature, and God are

September 21, 2024by Nickunj MalikIn

My only sunshine

When I held my little granddaughter for the first time, she simply took my breath away. There is no sight more beautiful in the entire world than that of one’s

August 16, 2024by Nickunj MalikIn

Old young

I realised quite recently that when I got married, my mother had not even turned 50. She reached that milestone two years later, but looking at her pictures from that

August 13, 2024by Nickunj Malik