Somdyuti Datta Ray is an Indian journalist covering business, career, culture, mental health, lifestyle, and more.
The Indian Prince and Stalin’s Daughter
Brajesh Singh and Svetlana’s love — as well as a journey to India — would defy Cold War geopolitics and change their lives forever.
The Bengali Detectives the World Overlooked
Feluda, Byomkesh, and Priyanath cracked impossible cases, inspired generations, and became literary legends. So why didn’t they find global fame?
My parents and I never said 'I love you' when I was growing up. Now I say it to my friends every chance I get.
Growing up, my parents and I never said "I love you" to each other. Since my mother's death, I make sure to tell my friends "I love you" as often as I can.
No Timer or To-Do List Ever Helped Kick My Procrastination — But This One Habit Does
Sure, I love music, but I didn’t realize until a few years ago that I have been relying on it for much more than easy listening — I use it to work, to sleep, to exist.
I Use The “Worry Room” Method to Manage My Anxiety — Here’s How It Works
A worry room, by its name, is sort of what it sounds like: a space where you go to acknowledge your worries at a designated “worry time.”
I make $175,000 as a virtual assistant who specializes in automation. Here's how I created my own niche.
LaToya Russell wanted a flexible job, so she became a virtual assistant and found a gap in the market. Now she trains other people to do the same.
Choices Was the Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Escape I Needed
In the mobile game, I could be anyone I wanted—and my decisions reflected the bolder, braver person I aspired to be.
How a 43-year-old entrepreneur turned her hand-lettering hobby into a 6-figure business
Mye De Leon took up drawing letters after her son's birth. In 2020, she earned over $104,000 from her course, coaching programs, and commission work.
The Anatomy of Co-Sleeping
Within South Asian families, sharing a bed with family can be a common practice. But co-sleeping raises more than a few eyebrows on the internet, and in the individualistic West.
How to Take a Digital Break When Your Job is Online
I’ve been working from home as a freelance journalist for two years and I’m acutely aware of how my work hours have only increased in the past few months. My days have melted into nights and at one point I was waking up at 4 a.m. to answer emails because it was only afternoon somewhere else in the world. These days, when I’m not on my laptop working, I’m probably on my phone scrolling through the news or social media. But my need to be available leaves me drained and overwhelmed most of the t...
How to Take a Digital Break When Your Job is Online
I’ve been working from home as a freelance journalist for two years and I’m acutely aware of how my work hours have only increased in the past few months.
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The strategies a 27-year-old freelancer used to build her income to over $350,000 a year on the freelancing platform Fiverr in 5 years
The pandemic hasn't slowed down Alexandra Fasulo, In May 2020, she earned $36,000 — her highest-earning month in her five-year career.
Ludo Under Lockdown
South Asians are rediscovering a classic board game that has been the center of intrigue for centuries.
How freelancers can ensure they're paid fairly and on time in a crisis, according to seasoned professionals and legal experts
How freelancers can ensure they're paid fairly and on time in a crisis, according to seasoned professionals and legal experts.
6 seasoned freelancers reveal how their finances have been impacted by the pandemic — and how they're seeking out new projects and sources of income
6 seasoned freelancers reveal how their finances have been impacted by the pandemic — and how they're seeking out new projects and sources of income