The National Abu Dhabi
Comment Essays for The National Abu Dhabi
Beliefnet
I used to be the Hinduism columnist for Beliefnet when it began years ago. When it got acquired, I even got stock options for which. They have a page for me here but most of my articles are archived under [...]
NPR Commentaries
Years ago, when I lived in New York, I did a series of commentaries for NPR. You can find the NPR Link Here. My producer was this fabulous lady called Davar Ardalan. Basically, I would write a commentary and email [...]
Time Magazine
I did a number of pieces for Time magazine. Here they are. You can also find them at the Time magazine Search site here The Parent Trap By Shoba Narayan May 31, 2007 How do you warn your kids about [...]
Fashion
Being Bernard Arnault
Architecture
Here are some links you should all look at BV Doshi talks about his design for IIM Bangalore Laurie Baker Charles Correa New Yorker architecture critic talks about architecture
Post Design Class Update
Today was a very satisfying class for me. I felt like I was getting to know many of you better. It is gratifying to work with an exceptionally bright and engaging group. I have started assigning final projects. I need [...]
Networking
Do you agree with this Guy? Do you agree with this guy?
IIM-Art
Homework Assignment Research one artist of your choice and prepare an 5 sentence description of the artist that you will present to us next class. Include some information but I am interested in your opinion of the artist. Examples of [...]
Self introductions
Today, we talked about how to introduce ourselves. About half of the class got up on stage and introduced yourselves. We all gave feedback on the introductions. We talked about tone, body language, posture, and mirroring. We assessed each other [...]
IIM Bangalore.
I taught a course for two years for the EPGP program (Executive Post Graduate Program) called "The Good Life course." It had modules that covered art, architecture, design, luxury brands, food, wine, and other topics that fall under the "social [...]
The Good Life
I write a weekly column called "The Good Life," for Mint. It's the first time I have done a column and it has been a humbling experience. I've learnt a lot. Some pieces I like more than others. Some are [...]
Why don’t Indians say Mea Culpa?
My first article in Mint's Main paper. Why don't Indians say "Mea Culpa?"