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Hindustan Times: Theatre in Bengaluru
Karnataka, like every other Indian state also has a robust night life beyond the pubs nightclubs which includes theatre, music performances, and processions, all of which are linked to religious institutions.
Hindustan Times: Gin and Smell
Smell or olfaction is among the most ancient of our senses. In order to smell better, it seems obvious that you have to practice smelling. Children do this. We are surrounded by smells but have stopped paying attention to them.
HT Media on Namma Bangalore at the Bangalore Literature Festival
Where I spoke about belonging and what Bangalore meant to me.
The National Abu Dhabi: on Bhutan
I am crawling on all fours on a bund between the emerald paddy fields in Punakha Valley, Bhutan. Ahead is the fabled Mo Chu river.
For Mint Lounge India on Bhutan
Does thinking about death five times a day increase your happiness? The Bhutanese seem to think so.
For Moneycontrol India on Bhutan
Ten experiences that you can do in Bhutan that are fun and unique to that country.
Hotel Review: andBeyond Bhutan
This is the first Asian outlet from andBeyond and, while more Asian properties are in the works, Punakha River Lodge has set a high benchmark.
Hindustan Times: tribal goddesses
A long time ago, my friend Gauri Acharya took me to see a fire-walking ceremony. I have never forgotten it and this post is based on that experience. Check out the photos
Smithsonian Journeys: Henna in Jaipur
This is an old story. But for some reason, it wasn't uploaded here. So here it is. This post is about the art of applying henna and how I learned how to do it in Jaipur.
WisdomCircle: Coping with Career Transitions
Career transitions happen by choice or compulsion: some that we seek and some that are forced upon us. The trick when you find yourself stumbling is to be prepared to pivot, to change. Most people know how to change in theory. But doing it is terrifyingly difficult.
Sommelier India: Tre Bicchieri and Italian wines
I am at the festival pavilion at the Fort Mason Center in San Francisco. It is a wet Thursday morning and wine lovers from all across the city are trooping for Tre Bicchieri, arguably the most important Italian wine event in the US.