Identity and Culture: for The National Abu Dhabi
One more ode to my favorite garment: the sari. How [...]
Heritage Conservation
What Mumbai has that Bengaluru doesn’t There is an anecdote [...]
For The National Abu Dhabi on Bombay
Why does Mumbai inspire so much activism, writing, and imagination? [...]
Bangalore Club
A simple email I got some time ago. On Oct [...]
Culture and Globalization
The Question of our Time. How can we stay rooted [...]
Heritage Buildings
Thank you, Deepa Krishnan of Mumbai Magic for pointing [...]
Spirits of India
Korea has soju; Japan has sake; America has bourbon; Mexico has tequila and mezcal; Germany has schnapps; Scandinavia has aquavit; France has wine; Greece has ouzo; Britain has beer; Portugal has port; Spain has sherry; Turkey has raki; Brazil has cachaça; Peru has pisco; Scotland has Scotch; and India has…what? Chai? Horlicks? At a time when national spirit is high, shouldn’t we consider a signature spirit as well?
Gita and management
Dharma is a very complicated Hindu concept. In this episode, [...]
Reduce transactions
I am speaking at The Bangalore Club on November 20th. [...]
Garlands as a national emblem: The National Abu Dhabi
I didn't set out to link flowers to culture, but [...]