Tag Archives: Bangalore

Male Feminist

Feminism is important to me, but my stance as a feminist is quite confusing, even to me. I was raised to compromise and many times, I do. What is the difference between compromising and copping out? I am still figuring … Continue reading

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From New York to Bangalore

Coverage in the New Indian Express here.  They all use this same photo!!    

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Holistic Health Resorts, Bangalore

A piece that appeared in Silkroad Airline magazine here Bangalore Health Resorts

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War Horse

This one is for Dhruv & Noor for teaching me to love a horse; and for Idanth for providing me with the unforgettable image of a desert rider. Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2012. 7:49 PM IST The poetry of a … Continue reading

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Fashion Story: Grasshopper

Altered notions: recycling last year’s fashions Shoba Narayan (Writer) Mar 22, 2010 next previous   It is a problem that afflicts every fashion designer: what to do with last season’s clothes that didn’t sell? In India, unlike the US or Europe, … Continue reading

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Indian Textiles for The National

I am in love with Indian fabrics, particularly cotton.  Here is a piece on them Traditional Indian textiles get a turn on the fashion stage Shoba Narayan Nov 13, 2011   A group of Japanese tourists descend on Weaver’s Studio, … Continue reading

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Delhi Nightlife for Mint

Mint came up with a great headline for this piece.  Reminds me of Gerald Durrell’s books. Read it below or click the link. A Phantom and Other Nocturnal Animals Columns Posted: Thu, Aug 25 2011. 9:58 PM IST A Phantom … Continue reading

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The Future of Banking for Mint Lounge

Nice to resume my column for Mint Lounge again. The future of Banking                    

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A night out with girlfriends

This essay appeared in M magazine of The National. Click here for the link. A night out with girlfriends is simply good therapy Shoba Narayan Last Updated: Mar 22, 2011 My three girlfriends and I went out one night recently … Continue reading

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Kiran Shaw profile for Silkroad

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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