Why a dance is worth a thousand words: for Mint Lounge
Classical and folk dances are the best way to connect to your culture-- my view. Why a dance is worth a thousand words Seeing dance from an audience perspective is one thing. Doing it is another pleasure entirely One of [...]
In the spirit of global philanthropy
In the spirit of global philanthropy The Good Life | Shoba Narayan Well-endowed: Wealthy Indians often donate to alma mater overseas, such as Harvard University. Wikipedia Updated: Thu, Oct 07 2010. 08 34 PM IST So Anand Mahindra has given [...]
Indian Philanthropy
Thanks, Vidya, for pointing out that this wasn't there in my website. The big idea: Indian philanthropy Shoba Narayan Comment E-mail Print First Published: Sat, Aug 04 2007. 11 05 AM IST Vanaja Ramprasad wants to usher in a green [...]
Diwali Generosity Challenge
An acquaintance pointed out that this wasn't in my website. Given it is the Giving Season, putting it back here. The diwali generosity challenge The Good Life | Shoba Narayan Comment E-mail Print First Published: Thu, Oct 28 2010. 11 [...]
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Why we dance? for Mint Lounge
I have become interested in dancing recently, perhaps because I have been doing it. This November 17th is Pournami or full moon day. Planning a folk dance in my building similar to what is described below. HOME» LEISURE» THE GOOD [...]
And one more post on social media
Is social media taking over your life? There’s an app for that Shoba Narayan November 5, 2013 Updated: November 5, 2013 18:30:00 How much time do you spend on Facebook and Twitter? No, seriously: is it an hour a day, [...]
Secrets Of The Armoire: a piece in which I was quoted: Outlook India
My colleague, Shefalee Vasudev, who has a wonderful sense of Indian fashion, wrote this piece in which she included me. Shefalee knows Indian fashion well. Her aesthetic veers towards handmade, handwoven, quirky and local. I like the photos they have [...]
The Gifting season
What a treat to write this piece! Wish there was room to put some more photos in the paper. So included some below. This is the first LV bag that I love, love, love. I saw those Michelle Williams ads [...]
Be the woman of your choice: for Mint Lounge
The piece below had the following comment from a reader. More than KV Kamath, the credit in ICICI should go to N Vaghul. The environment was conducive for the growth of women managers and the necessary flexibility was extended to [...]
Furniture
In which I try to explain why I haven't bought new furniture for a while now. Opinion Comment A family’s history is written in couches, tables and chairs Shoba Narayan October 15, 2013 Updated: October 15, 2013 18:28:00 My husband [...]