Category Archives: Bangalore Blog

Pho-bidden Fruit

Posted on June 8, 2011 by

My French neighbour has introduced me to some of the coolest places in Bangalore. Is there something wrong with this picture, or is it just how it is? Expats come to Bangalore and discover the city in a way that … Continue reading →

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Karthik Chaat shop, Indranagar

Posted on June 8, 2011 by

Went to Karthik chaat shop in Indranagar. Used to love this place when it was on CMH Road. The location has changed to a quieter road behind the BDA complex. They have cleaned it up now with gleaming stainless steel … Continue reading →

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Fresh yeast

Posted on June 7, 2011 by

Going to lunch at Cafe Noir with my friend, Sujata. Wondering whether to ask the chef there for fresh yeast. At last week’s Weber grill “vegetarian grills” cooking session, Chef Manu Chandra talked about “befriending a baker” and getting some … Continue reading →

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Students– Piyush Deogarikar– Mother Earth store, Bangalore

Posted on June 6, 2011 by

I am the daughter of a college professor. My father used to talk a lot about his students, about their accomplishments. It was a source of great pride for him. I never understood this. Why do their accomplishments give him … Continue reading →

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No shopping?

Posted on April 21, 2011 by

Sumana Mukherjee, my friend, has written an article for Outlook Money, in which she has mentioned me. Here is the article in Outlook’s page and here it is below ILLUSTRATION BY VARUN VASHISHTHA SPENDING This Is The Limit Frugality gives … Continue reading →

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Truly Desi: Vikram Doctor’s column

Posted on April 1, 2011 by

Vikram Doctor: thanks for the plug. Excellent article here

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The choice of Hercules

Posted on March 10, 2011 by

My book club is reading ‘The Choice of Hercules,” by A.C. Grayling and I am listening to a radio interview with the author as preparation. It’s a dense book, could have been written better, and skims over too many topics … Continue reading →

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EdelGive Social Innovation Honours

Posted on February 19, 2011 by

Last week, I attended an event that was very inspiring. I was part of a jury that judged about a dozen humanitarian organizations to figure out which ones to support. The whole thing was organized by Vidya Shah (wife of … Continue reading →

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Toy Train Ride with Kids

Posted on June 26, 2008 by

We recently took a ride on the toy train in Ooty. The royal blue compartments, the surrounding greenery, the monkeys, all made it a great hit with the kids

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Posted on June 24, 2008 by

I am thinking about welding again. Trying to set up a sculpture studio. Looking to enjoy that feeling of heat bending metal.

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