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Airport mural to celebrate art of India for The National Abu Dhabi
At the new airport in Mumbai. A piece I wrote for The National Airport mural to celebrate art of India Shoba Narayan Jun 18, 2013 A stunning collaboration among Kashmiri artists will soon adorn the sprawling Terminal 2, scheduled to [...]
Father’s Day
I am in large part-- my father. As a child, they say I looked like him. I have his metabolism and constitution. He belongs to the astrological star, Swati, which they say, has a personality called "sabdeekam" or softness. This [...]
The Sexes– again for The Atlantic
Are women truly more compassionate than men? In responding to the sexist saga that has Australia all a-twitter, is the Dalai Lama himself being sexist?
Radio New Zealand
Every once in a while, Radio New Zealand calls me for Bryan Crump's show, "Nights on Radio New Zealand." It is a surreal experience, not the least because koels are cooing here and it is night there. I submit three [...]
About Sons-in-law for The Atlantic
Depends on if you're American or Indian: a look at how two different cultures approach family-blending.
Cow Chronicles
Bovines can cry. Great headline. This second edition of Cow Chronicles has been an interesting journey. On the one hand, I get very touching personal emails that react to these stories. On the other, I think it was overkill to [...]
Cow Chronicles
Bovines can cry. Great headline. This second edition of Cow Chronicles has been an interesting journey. On the one hand, I get very touching personal emails that react to these stories. On the other, I think it was overkill to [...]
Swiffer, Karcher vacuum, and microfiber slippers
One of my favorite topics-- cleaning. I happen to be a connoisseur in this area, I might add. Cleaning gizmos do for me what tools do for men. Buying cleaning products is a great way to feel virtuous Every night, [...]
Losing the Calf
Just one more next week. I am about ready to write something else. The cow chronicles: losing the calf There is a reason that Taurus, the sign associated with the bull, is associated with being stubborn Shoba Narayan First Published: [...]
Cow Chronicles: headed to hostel
Nice that Mint has added a separate Cow Chronicles link. Go to the end of this article and click. I usually write between 800-900 words per column. After watching Aniruddha, the photographer, shoot for this article, I wish more photos [...]
Men in Power
Hate the headline but what to do, I didn't write it. The National Conversation Comment As women gain power, will female scandals in India rise? Shoba Narayan Jun 3, 2013 Even for those Indians who consider themselves inured to the [...]