Tuesdays with Mummy

Tejas asks Kala about mastering social media, after her experiences learning how to use Instagram

Tejas and Kala get together for their first episode in 2023 and look back at the year gone by.

Tejas and Kala go down the rabbit-hole of Deepavali (the Festival of Lights) and their associated memories.

Kala and Tejas explore their memories of settling into new educational environments and the joys of Freshers Weeks.

After binging through Indian Matchmaking (Season 2), Tejas asks Kala questions about arranged marriages, and seeks advice & blessings for his own love life.

Tejas' curiosity sees him try out Vipassana meditation, prompted by Kala's experiences chronicled in Episodes 30 and 31. Given they share new vocabulary, the mother-son duo chat about impermanence & his takeaways from the course.

Moving houses has been a delightful experience and in this episode, Kala and Tejas discuss their latest move and learning how to keep only things that bring joy

Tejas and Kala talk about the excitement of meeting childhood buddies and wonder if the priorities in sustaining the friendship has changed

After two months of stay with parents, Tejas returns to Cambridge leaving behind an empty nest. Kala and he discuss how the immediate week has been bereft of the comforting presence of each other.

Your favourite mother-son duo is back, to discuss how, inspired by Billy Joel, and with a grand-old-shove from Tejas, Kala (and Anil) have taken the bold step of enrolling in piano lessons in a bid to accomplish one of several goals they've set for 2022.

After two long years apart, Kala and Tejas get-together in-person to record an episode of the podcast, discussing changes in their relationship and the growth they've each experienced during this pandemic.

Kala speaks to Tejas about his recent travels to Glasgow to the COP26 summit, discussing what his motivations are toward ensuring a sustainable environment for future generations - and what his causes for optimism are.

After nearly two years, Kala meets her parents, family and friends and she shares with Tejas the joyful sentiments during her memorable visit home.

Reflecting on the last weekend where Kala coordinated an in-person gathering, Tejas queries whether event-management skills are inherent or acquired and how they each find joy, without being overwhelmed the prospect and process of planning.

Kala and Tejas recap an enthralling week of self-expression by querying its importance and place in their lives, and thinking creatively about entrance examinations

Kala and Tejas celebrate 52 weeks and 52 episodes by looking back to their ambitions and outlining aspirations for the year ahead.

As Kala shares the completion process of a significant chapter in her life, Tejas talks about his views on why it is an integral part of the "moving on" process.

Marking a significant milestone in Tejas' journey, his parents Kala and Anil discuss his Graduation Day and fond memories associated from when he was much younger, in red-robes proudly holding the Pre-school Diploma.

Kala and Tejas chat about a beloved book series - which they enjoyed in, safe to say, very interesting locations.

Tejas and Kala discuss last week's family meet, which although virtual, kindled several nostalgic memories and marked strengthened relationships.

After a month away from the podcast, Tejas helps Kala celebrate her birthday, belatedly, discussing nostalgic memories and the emotional value of a birthday outfit.

Kala and Tejas reflect on how competitive they are - against each other and against the wider world, sharing ideas from what they've learned on their journeys.

Kala speaks to Tejas' paternal grandmother, Rathnamma Rao about cooking for oneself - and learning to enjoy it!

Tejas celebrates his 23rd birthday by talking to his parents about their favourite memories from his birthday celebrations.

Kala and Tejas talk about his memories of nursery rhymes and their nostalgic appeal for adults, comparing today's songs to the eloquent lyrics from the past.

Tejas talks about his desire to stop trying to force change on his parents and instead, accept and embrace their individualities.

Kala and Tejas talk about supporting individual experiences without being judgmental - and allowing each member of their family to traverse their own path.

As Tejas wonders why men in the family don't get as many gifts, Kala shares the amusing ‘toy car' gift she received from him as a child.

Is it really a laughing matter? Kala and Tejas talk comic relief and their shared love for humour.

After covering travels with his dad, Tejas has the opportunity to explain to Kala the excitement of his first solo flight & how much he dislikes traveling with her.

Kala takes a break from the podcast, so Anil & Tejas continue discussing Anil's adventures - and how his love for travel doesn't discriminate between work & family trips.

Kala takes a break from the podcast, so Anil & Tejas catch up about their mutual love for traveling. On this episode, the two discuss Anil's first forays into travel, by road, rail, and air!

Kala and Tejas chat about their histories with glasses and eyewear, in light of persistent eye troubles.

Tejas and Kala chat about recent disappointments, and how each person's coping mechanism for dismay is different.

Kala peeks into Tejas' life living in a hostel at the Gujarat National Law University, leaving home as a teenager and returning as a half-baked adult.

As Tejas begins to turn his attention to his end of year exams, Kala takes a trip down memory lane to relive stories of study holidays and her own exams from school and University.

Kala speaks to Tejas about her experiences with continuing the Vipassana meditation technique and the challenges and changes it has presented in her life. The two discuss its overlap with religion and the benefits Kala has felt.

Tejas speaks to Kala about her first Vipassana Meditation Course three years ago questioning the motive and her experience. She shares information about S.N. Goenka and the most challenging changes that Vipassana suggests for life.

With Arun Kalluraya, Kala and Tejas found a friend that pushed them both beyond their comfort-zones, opening up new perspectives. On this episode, the trio discuss some of the things Arun exposed young Tejas to - and how his thinking was better off as a result.

With Arun Kalluraya, Kala and Tejas found a friend that pushed them both beyond their comfort-zones, opening up new perspectives. On this episode, the trio discuss some of the things Arun exposed young Tejas to - and how his thinking was better off as a result.

Kala speaks to Tejas about his childhood exposure to pets, recounting some memories of her own. The two discuss how animal rights ought to be at the forefront of these conversations a lot more.

Kala and Tejas talk about New Year's Resolutions, Themes, and how they plan to commit to what they ideate in 2021.

On New Year's Eve, Kala and Tejas ring in 2021 by rounding up the New Year party gang - the Amur family from Abu Dhabi, to walk down memory lane and revisit highlights from two decades of familial fun and celebration.

Kala and Tejas look back on what 2020 has taken away - and brought to their lives, discussing the trials and learning in being away from family during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tejas speaks to Kala about hosting guests from out of town, and extending hospitality in a way that makes them feel at home.

Kala's always been a prolific writer, but Tejas didn't get to see much of this as he grew up - relying on the past to catch glimpses of her writing. That changed when she wrote two books and did the Global Poetry Writing Month. The two talk about their writing journeys and styles, figuring out resolutions for 2021.

Tejas and Kala chat about new weather experiences: harsh summers and snowy winters. The two talk about Tejas' passion for the environment and how his journey is inspired by weather extremities and the climate crisis.

On Anil and Kala's 25th Wedding Anniversary, the family sit down and discuss these years of love, with the lawyer in the trio bringing Shams-i-Tabrizi's 40 Rules of Love as found in Elif Shafak's novel of the same name to the conversation.

Tejas is joined by Anil this week to discuss their mutual love for academics and applications. The two look back on what got them both to enjoy the process of finding their aspirations, and Tejas says a heartfelt thank-you on air for everything his father has done for him.

Along came the festival of lights triggering childhood memories of Diwali. Tejas and Kala discuss what the festival means to them and remember their good old Samarpan days of community celebrations.

Capturing images is Tejas' latest fancy in Cambridge. As a technology geek, he shares with Kala how his perspective about photography changed after their wildlife trip to Kenya, with the two agreeing that captions make the process of documenting moments more fun!