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Seema Goswami

Seema Goswami

Articles by Seema Goswami

Spectator by Seema Goswami: Let it wash over you

Yes, the rain brings humidity and waterlogging, but it also makes the city greener and more alive. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Updated on Aug 6, 2026 14:34 IST

Spectator by Seema Goswami: Rage bait on a plate

We don’t need edible flowers on every dish. It doesn’t make pizza, idli or sushi taste better. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Jul 31, 2026 11:53 IST

Spectator by Seema Goswami: A special turn-down service

As you age, you no longer want to go on big group holidays that require intense planning. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Jul 24, 2026 08:47 IST

Spectator by Seema Goswami: The second helping

As you age, your tastes change. Maybe you don’t enjoy oysters and other shellfish anymore. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Jul 17, 2026 12:14 IST

Spectator by Seema Goswami: Enjoy these monsoon reads

The best way to read in the monsoon is to curl up with tea and pakoras. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Updated on Jul 10, 2026 12:10 IST

Spectator by Seema Goswami: Plan a nothing-cation

Leave some room on your holiday itinerary for just doing nothing. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Jul 3, 2026 11:50 IST

Spectator by Seema Goswami: Do I look old in this?

In the TV series Younger, Liza (left) wears flowy silhouettes to pass off as a 20-something.

Updated on Jun 26, 2026 11:52 IST

Spectator by Seema Goswami: Not on the guest list

Guests should never inflict their food hang-ups on hosts. If you’ve got a strict diet, bring your own dabba. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Jun 19, 2026 15:57 IST

Spectator by Seema Goswami: This really hits home

We all have little rituals that make us feel at home after a vacay. Unpacking is one of them. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Jun 12, 2026 12:34 IST

Spectator by Seema Goswami: What keeps you up?

Why is it that when you leave the house with an umbrella during the rainy season, not a drop falls on your head? (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Jun 5, 2026 13:01 IST

Spectator by Seema Goswami: This is getting old

Demi Moore, who is 63, is excoriated for looking skeletal thin in her gown. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Updated on May 29, 2026 10:41 IST

Spectator by Seema Goswami: In defence of train travel

Train rides in Rome are comfy and scenic, allowing you to see more of the country. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on May 22, 2026 12:18 IST

Spectator by Seema Goswami: This is your century

To stay young, deepen family ties like Kevin Bacon, 67, and wife Kyra Sedgwick, 60 do.

Updated on May 15, 2026 10:58 IST

Spectator by Seema Goswami: How to stop doomscrolling

Keep your phone in another room before you sleep, or you’ll never sleep on time. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Updated on May 8, 2026 12:48 IST

Spectator by Seema Goswami: Every buddy wins

The Derry Girls (and the wee British lad) are there for each other during the good and the bad times.

Updated on May 1, 2026 10:38 IST

Spectator by Seema Goswami: Don’t get strung along

Italian women don’t care about being body-shamed. They enjoy being on the beach in barely-there bikinis. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Apr 24, 2026 12:09 IST

Spectator by Seema Goswami: No points for prying

Stop asking couples questions about when they’re having another child. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Apr 17, 2026 13:03 IST

Spectator by Seema Goswami: The greatest turn-ons

If flossing gives you the ick, try using a water flosser instead. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Apr 10, 2026 12:38 IST

Spectator by Seema Goswami: Let’s skip the drama

If you argue with everyone on the internet who has a different opinion, you’ll never be at peace. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Updated on Apr 3, 2026 12:46 IST

Spectator by Seema Goswami: Please, do not disturb

After you check in, you just want to head to your room and not be bothered. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Updated on Mar 27, 2026 11:35 IST

Spectator by Seema Goswami: Don’t mind the jabs

Ozempic shaming is the new fat-shaming. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Mar 20, 2026 11:05 IST

Spectator by Seema Goswami: Skip to the good part

We’ve gone from too hot to too cold overnight. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Updated on Mar 13, 2026 12:39 IST

Spectator by Seema Goswami: When food bites back

It’s safer to have a beverage without the lemon, because the rind contains traces of pesticides. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Mar 6, 2026 10:55 IST

Spectator by Seema Goswami: Keepers of the code

Why does your RO servicing company, local garage, Amazon and Netflix need an OTP for every tiny service? (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Feb 27, 2026 11:19 IST

Spectator by Seema Goswami: Rooted or re-routed?

Tulips may be Dutch, but a hundred years on, they may be as central to Indian culture as marigolds are. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Feb 20, 2026 09:48 IST

Spectator by Seema Goswami: Turn on night mode

Bedrooms should be no-phone, no TV-zones. That’s the only way to avoid doomscrolling all night. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Feb 13, 2026 08:44 IST

Spectator by Seema Goswami: Surprise bae with these anti-Valentine gifts

Put in a standing order of a nice bouquet to be delivered every week. It’s better than giving them roses. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Updated on Feb 6, 2026 09:07 IST

Spectator by Seema Goswami: Another paradise lost

As more and more Delhiites discover Sunder Nursery’s charms, it’s ever more crowded. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Updated on Jan 30, 2026 08:55 IST

Spectator by Seema Goswami: Why Indian tourists are hated abroad

Indian tourists insist on talking loudly and listening to music without headphones on their travels. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Jan 23, 2026 10:56 IST

Spectator by Seema Goswami: Live and lettuce live

Going to brunch with no-gluten, no-dairy dieters can be super annoying. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Jan 16, 2026 09:08 IST

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