Nandan Nilekani profile for Mint Lounge (Cover Story)
THE (APPLIED) IDEAS MAN The (applied) IDEAS man Shoba Narayan Share Tweet First Published: Fri, Aug 01 2008. 11 24 PM IST The big picture: (top, from left) K. Dinesh, Roy Eapen Jacob and Nilekani in Tampa, Florida; (left) Nilekani’s book, [...]
Profiles of Unusual Partnerships: surfer and sportsman for Mint
I started a new series of profiles for Mint. The first three are running over three weeks-- on Friday-- and then it will be once a month. If you know any professionals who have unusual interests and partnerships, please let [...]
Profile of Uzramma of Harper Bazaar’s anniversary issue
Was delighted to profile Uzramma for Harper Bazaar's anniversary issue. uzramma
Love ain’t what it used to be
I am moderating a panel discussion at the Bangalore International Center on Feb 8, 2016. Invitation attached. Please come.
JW Marriott, India: hotel review: The Telegraph UK
With its running trails, tennis courts, birding and photography groups that convene on weekends, Cubbon Park is an oasis amid the bustle of Bangalore, and right across the street from JW Marriott. As well as great access for the town centre, there are the pubs, restaurants, boutiques, and art galleries that are nearby on Lavelle Road - a two-minute walk from the hotel.
The Park Chennai: hotel review for The Telegraph UK
Once the site of the cutting-edge Gemini studio, this 14-year old hotel takes its design cues from the movies, marrying dramatic public spaces with kitschy Bollywood bling. Avant-garde when it opened with its leather-floored bar and nightclubs, this packed hotel still has its swing.
ITC Grand Chola: Hotel Review: The Telegraph UK
Recreating the grandeur of Tamil history ITC Grand Chola, Chennai, India Telegraph Review/ Shoba Narayan/ Travel writer 8/10 With its signature Kaya Kalp Spa, nine award-winning Italian, Pan-Asian and Indian restaurants, a [...]
Indian vegetarians travelling the world: for a podcast
Audiomatic is a great platform for some great Indian podcasts. Vikram Doctor does a great show called 'Real Food Podcast.' Here is an episode in which I was (a little) involved. Here is the link to the show. [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/297693490" [...]
Haveli Dharampura: Hotel Review: Mint Lounge
Haveli Dharampura and the future of India’s past Home » Mint on Sunday » Big story Last Modified: Sun, Dec 25 2016. 12 20 AM IST The restoration of Haveli Dharampura offers a template for breathing life into dilapidated [...]
For Travel & Leisure Southeast Asia on Nepal
Elephants, birds, nature and a posh lodge in Chitwan, Nepal.
Use your commute
24 September 2016 | Home » Leisure » The Better Life Last Modified: Thu, Sep 22 2016. 04 40 PM IST Work out during your commute Engaging your core while in the car, bus or autorickshaw is simple. All you [...]
We live in thee age of betterment
People do many things to better themselves. They take up a sport, learn languages, do yoga, meditate and practise gratitude