Author Archives: Shoba Narayan

About Shoba Narayan

Writer. Author. Freelance journalist. Business Columnist. Travel writer.

The Sexes– again

Posted on June 14, 2013

The thrill of being a beat reporter at a newspaper is to turn in copy and have it up in a few hours. Column writing takes away that immediacy but offers carte blanche with respect to voice and content– that … Continue reading →

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Cox Town, Bangalore

Posted on June 12, 2013

Are these the colors of India? Why do all Indian homes have these paint colors?

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Radio New Zealand

Posted on June 12, 2013

Every once in a while, Radio New Zealand calls me for Bryan Crump’s show, “Nights on Radio New Zealand.” It is a surreal experience, not the least because koels are cooing here and it is night there. I submit three … Continue reading →

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About Sons-in-law for The Atlantic

Posted on June 12, 2013

I love “The Sexes” channel in The Atlantic Monthly. I think the articles are edgy, smart and spot-on. A long time ago at an awards luncheon in NYC, I sat beside Corby Kummer who writes about food for The Atlantic. … Continue reading →

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Mothers and Daughters

Posted on June 11, 2013

Like most daughters, I have a complicated nuanced relationship with my mother– equal parts adoration and rebellion, depending on which phase of life I am in. But what a joy to see my beautiful 75-year-old mother change from the soft, … Continue reading →

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Cow Chronicles

Posted on June 10, 2013

Bovines can cry. Great headline. This second edition of Cow Chronicles has been an interesting journey. On the one hand, I get very touching personal emails that react to these stories. On the other, I think it was overkill to … Continue reading →

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Swiffer, Karcher vacuum, and microfiber slippers

Posted on June 10, 2013

One of my favorite topics– cleaning. I happen to be a connoisseur in this area, I might add. Cleaning gizmos do for me what tools do for men. Buying cleaning products is a great way to feel virtuous Every night, … Continue reading →

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Motherlode

Posted on June 5, 2013

Motherlode of the NYT is one of my favorite blogs– along with The Atlantic’s “The Sexes.” After the Paul Tudor Jones fracas, I wrote an essay as a reaction. To my delight, they published it today. The headline is more … Continue reading →

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Losing the Calf

Posted on June 3, 2013

Just one more next week. I am about ready to write something else. The cow chronicles: losing the calf There is a reason that Taurus, the sign associated with the bull, is associated with being stubborn Shoba Narayan First Published: … Continue reading →

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Cow Chronicles: headed to hostel

Posted on June 3, 2013

Nice that Mint has added a separate Cow Chronicles link. Go to the end of this article and click. I usually write between 800-900 words per column. After watching Aniruddha, the photographer, shoot for this article, I wish more photos … Continue reading →

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