Retired, Not Rooted (Yet)
byWe thought we had it all figured out. We retired in Bengaluru — the Garden City, the IT capital, cosmopolitan and comfortable. Our friends…
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Asia’s Largest Cactus Garden: A Tribute to Dr. J.S. Sarkaria’s Vision
byTucked away in Sector-5, Panchkula, Haryana, the Dr. J.S. Sarkaria National Cactus and Succulent Botanical Garden and Research Centre is Asia’s most extensive outdoor…
Foodies Paradise: A Glutton’s Delight
byBrinjal slices sprinkled with ‘ajwain’ and ‘besan ki sabzi’ arouse my taste buds; it gives me joy. I have emotional ties to food, linked…
The Compatibility Myth (And Why Opposites Still Work)
byThe other day, I asked my daughter what she’s looking for in a partner. Her baseline was clear — somewhat wealthy, easy on the…
The Writer’s Curse — And Blessing
byIt’s a tough time to be a writer or wannabe author in India these days. If you write against the government you are likely…
Journey to Holy Cave of Amarnath
byEach year, as the summer sun begins to melt the snows of the high Himalayas, a quiet yet powerful calling echoes through the mountains….
Smart on Paper, Lost in Life
byIt is the semester exam season, and the other day my friend’s son Parth was in full meltdown mode over this monster 20-page Business…
A Beacon of Patriotism: The Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial at Dhudike
byThe Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial at Dhudike, in the Moga District of Punjab, is a tribute to one of India’s most revered…
A Sad Tale of a Mother & Daughter from Meghalaya
byUntil just two months ago, amid the noise at a certain point on the periphery of Iewduh market, there stood a petite woman —…
From School Bags to Chai Pe Charcha: My Evolution of Friendship
byFriendship is one of those beautifully chaotic things that never really stays the same but somehow, magically, gets better with time. Like a good…