Kumkum Ramchandani has been a staff reporter for 10 years for an English daily in the Middle East. She has been freelancing for international publications and currently writes a weekly column for the Dubai-based newspaper, Khaleej Times. In July 2011, she launched her book, Bailey's Blogs, a funny look at life in Canada through the eyes of her dachshund. She is also an artist, poet and certified yoga teacher.