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For SF Gate: temple food
This is my first piece for SF Gate which has some 136 million page views and some 30 million unique visitors each month. It is about the Livermore temple and its food.
Hindustan Times: On ageing
There is no single blueprint for ageing well. There are whacko schemes like tech entrepreneur Brian Johnson touting his “longevity mix” (also called Blueprint) as being second only to mother’s milk.
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.
How to spot a Bangalorean
There is a face that a Bangalorean will make when you ask him to do something. This column is about the phrase, "Swalpa adjust Maadi."
Is there an Indian way of tasting wine?
As the Indian economy gains confidence, will our wine terms change, or will they be forever linked to European terms?
Ten mind-blowing things about Bangalore’s history
Bangalore is dismissed as India’s Silicon Valley. But most people don’t think of this city as ancient, which it also is.
Hindustan Times: Spectacular Street Fairs
Karnataka, like many Indian states has over 1000 village fairs that take place throughout the year. Most are linked to season or festivals. Bangalore is a miniature in this area and has a whole host of fairs that happen within the city. This piece is about the spectacular street fairs.
Namma Bangalore in FT
About Bangalore in FT. And I am quoted in it.
Namma Bangalore: Rubi Chakravarty’s take
Here is a take on the launch at The Oberoi Bengaluru from self-described "funny girl" Rubi Chakravarti.