“Comma-la” or “Kuh-mala” never occurred to me. It’s just Kamala – neither syllable is enunciated more than the other. The name rolls off my Indian-American tongue naturally. I wonder what the fuss around my name would be if I ran for office....

My ideal girls day out consists of window shopping, buying new trinkets and having a delicious, one-of-a-kind meal – all within walking distance. Sazan Ramen in The Crescent shopping center is my go-to spot to fuel up during one of these perfect days...