Better than bhel puri: Girmit or mandakki
To understand the hold that girmit or churmuri has on people from Karnataka, you have to understand that it is not just a recipe. It is an ecosystem.
The second innings according to movies and literature
There is a wonderful film that anyone interested in working after retirement ought to watch.
How to talk to teenagers 101
My friend, Neeraj Sagar, has founded a firm called Wisdom Circle, which aims to put recent retirees to work. This is a column I am writing for him.
How a pensioner’s paradise became a Pub City
A god and goddess came down to earth. How is this connected to Bangalore? Read on.
Human Wildlife Conflict
My first piece for Roundglass Sustain about human-wildlife conflict, focusing on my favourite pachyderm, the elephant.
What kind of a coffee drinker are you?
To my mind, there are only two types of coffee drinkers. Are you a “coffee works” kind of person? Or are you one of those cold-brew types?
Bournvita: the sugar high and its effects
Do you drink Bournvita or give it to your kids? Well this piece is about packaged beverages.
Is the Kannadiga sambhar overrated?
Each state think it makes the best sambhar. Who is right? And do you need sambhar for breakfast as an accompaniment in the first place? Does Karnataka add jaggery in their sambhar or not? I love sambhar and hence I get into knots trying to parse it out.
How to age well: the age-old question
How to age well is a topic that obsesses me. How to game it? How to make it better? How to age with grace? How to preserve health? How to stay relevant?
Why do Bangaloreans like single-colour chutneys?
Are Kannadigas minimalist like the Japanese, at least with respect to their food? I begin by thinking that they are and then come to quite a different conclusion.