Category Archives: Travel Writing

Tai Chi Me for Condenast Traveler

Posted on May 20, 2011 by

Just out. Condenast Traveler (US edition). June issue. A piece I wrote about learning tai chi in Shanghai and Beijing. Haven’t seen the hard copy but they took great photos of a tai chi master in New York. Here is … Continue reading →

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Hyderabad for Destinasian

Posted on April 10, 2011 by

Here is a story I wrote for Destinasian magazine. Hyderabad

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Kiran Shaw profile for Silkroad

Posted on March 11, 2011 by

Some months ago, I went to Biocon to interview Kiran Mazumdar Shaw for a profile. With me was photographer, Mallik Katakol. We were photographing her for two stories for the same magazine: one a profile on her work-life balance, and … Continue reading →

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New Zealand Food Tour for FT

Posted on February 10, 2011 by

Articles > Newspapers > Financial Times > New Zealand Food Tour New Zealand Food Tour – By Shoba Narayan (This article originally appeared in May 2005) For being such an isolated faraway country, New Zealand is a veritable culinary cornucopia. … Continue reading →

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Manila Beauty Trail for FT

Posted on February 10, 2011 by

Articles > Newspapers > Financial Times > Manila Beauty Trail Manila Beauty Trail – By Shoba Narayan Want a top end massage for a budget price? Head to the Philippines, says Shoba Narayan (This article originally appeared in November 2004) … Continue reading →

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Passage to India for House Beautiful

Posted on February 10, 2011 by

It was a dog-dripping-sweat summer’s day in Southern Kerala, when ravens took refuge under drooping jacaranda, and donkeys lay spread-eagled on muddy wayside pools. We were speeding along the narrow coastal road, the black Fiat rattling ominously with every bump. … Continue reading →

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Immutable Madras for House Beautiful

Posted on February 10, 2011 by

A silvery dawn was shrouding Madras when my husband and I landed. I got off the plane and gulped in great mouthfuls of air, revelling in its moist, tropical heaviness. This was South India where you could touch the air, … Continue reading →

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NPR Commentaries

Posted on February 10, 2011 by

Years ago, when I lived in New York, I did a series of commentaries for NPR. You can find the NPR Link Here. My producer was this fabulous lady called Davar Ardalan. Basically, I would write a commentary and email … Continue reading →

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Time Magazine

Posted on February 10, 2011 by

I did a number of pieces for Time magazine. Here they are. You can also find them at the Time magazine Search site here The Parent Trap By Shoba Narayan May 31, 2007 How do you warn your kids about … Continue reading →

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Kiran Mazumdar Shaw for Silkroad

Posted on December 22, 2010 by

Biotech piece Kiran Shaw Biotech

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