Hindustan Times: get things done in Bangalore
When you move to a new city, the most common dilemma is how to get things done. How easy or difficult is it to do this in Bangalore? And do you need to grease the wheels as it were? The answer to both is yes, but it is not in the way that you might imagine.
Hindustan Times: about Inclusion
Called “Shefs of the Leela,” it showcased some high-quality women chefs over a sit-down dinner and a bespoke performance by Natya Stem Dance Kampni
Hotel Review: The Senda Costa Rica
It was raining when we drove into The Senda Monteverde, but then again, Monteverde is a stunning cloud forest, so rain is part of the package.
The tango between Khara-bhaath and Kesari-bhaath
For the average Bangalorean or Kannadiga, there is a two-dish tango that evokes a symphony in their minds. These two dishes are the khara-bhaath & kesari-bhaath.
Soulful conversations between parents and children
How much do we really know those who are close to us? Sometimes the most generous thing you can do is to reveal yourself to your loved ones.
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.