Learning to switch off on Havelock IslandIn this day of pings, alerts, whatsapps, phone calls and eternal messages on a dizzying array of devices, it is utterly delightful to...
A thought on Rickshaw Wallahs - Amritsar, PunjabOur train pulled in to Amritsar Junction at first light and I awoke to the sound of coolies and rickshaw wallahs battling for the...
Prateek Kuhad - Singer songwriter of the moment in IndiaOh Love, the popular single from Prateek Kuhad's newest album In Tokens and Charms is delicious. Warm, mellifluous, soothing and fresh,...
Serendipity Delhi - Sophisticated Retail Therapy in India's CapitalTo add to Delhi’s cosmopolitan vibe, Serendipity describe themselves as ‘Mughal meets Morocco via Mexico City and NYC’. Located in leafy...
The day I met Chetan - the trials and tribulations of IITHopping on the Mewar Express back to Delhi is usually an adventurous experience. Every other passenger is keen to ascertain where I am...
Devan's - the answer to my Delhi coffee woesAs someone who spends a great part of her time fussing about finding good coffee, Delhi can present a bit of a challenge. All too often...
Interpreter of Maladies - Jhumpa Lahiri - Book ReviewInterpreter of Maladies is an eclectic mix of nine short stories, all penned by genius author Jhumpa Lahiri. Published in 1999, she...
The White Peaks - the perfect escape from DelhiI crossed the Ganga at sunrise. Well, I say sunrise; it was more that misty white haze that conceals even the least special of highway...
Ye Jo Des Hai Tera - Berklee Indian Ensemble does it againA tribute by Berklee Indian Ensemble to the great A. R. Rahman #BerkleeIndianEnsemble #Music #India #Bharat #Motherland #Hindustan
Delhi Wallahs and their telephones - the dangers of smartphone use in surgeryIn India it is impossible not to notice the countrywide obsession with phones and technology. The question asked by friends is not ‘what...