Travel Stories
For The National Abu Dhabi on Summer holidays
As someone who loves swanky hotels, that last bit is going to be hard to follow. Maybe later on that one. Opinion Comment When did travelling overseas stop being an adventure? Shoba Narayan March 25, [...]
FC Barcelona vs. Real Madrid
Copa Del Ray It's the eve of the Indian election results and all my friends are doing a variety of things to keep themselves distracted from this nailbiting finish. I decided to sort through my [...]
For Silkroad Cathay Pacific on Dance
For Silk Road. May 2014 issue KA0514_p058-061_Bengalura dance
For The National Abu Dhabi on Japan
I just got slammed for generalizing but here I go again. This was written before the feedback though. As an amateur cultural anthropologist, I find the differences and similarities between cultures fascinating. Japan is one of my favorites.
For The National Abu Dhabi on Oman Shopping
About incense, frankincense, perfumes, dishdashas and things to buy in Oman
For British Airways magazine on Chennai
Chennai's culture, beaches, food, museums, temples. A survey
For The National Abu Dhabi on business class
Funny what you remember. Travelling with kids: what to do with babies in business class? January 9, 2014 Updated: January 9, 2014 17:17:00 I show my passport to the security agent and, as the proverbial [...]
For The National Abu Dhabi on Bangalore
So many new restaurants in Bangalore. Even since this writing. My Kind of Place: Bangalore bustling with activities Shoba Narayan January 2, 2014 Updated: January 2, 2014 14:23:00 Why Bangalore? This capital of the [...]
For The National Abu Dhabi on Shanghai
How do you create a story about "travelling with kids," the section that I am writing for? You amplify the drama; you choose transformative moments; and you downplay the humdrum of everyday life. Realize from [...]
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WisdomCircle: Course Correction
Having someone hold a mirror to your face is the hardest thing to....well, face. But if you are lucky, you will have at least one friend who will do it for you. I write about this.
Hindustan Times: Artists in Bangalore
Even though I have lived in Bangalore for nearly 20 years, there are certain parts of the city that are inaccessible to me, mostly because I did not grow up here.
Sommelier India: Blind Tasting
I am organising– and attending– my first blind tasting for The Wine Connoisseurs– a club that I am part of.
Hindustan Times: street & luxury Bangalore
Anyone who says Bangalore is an expensive city has not been to Shivaji Nagar in the evenings.
Redeeming yourself
Failure, Apology, Redemption. The older you get, the easier this becomes, or does it? My monthly column for WisdomCircle!
