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The Day I Conquered Kilimanjaro
It's been on my list for a while. The 100 things to do before I die list -- the Bucket list. Having climbed Machu Pichu (South America), Kuari Pass (Himalayas, Uttarakhand), and Tiger's Nest (Bhutan) a...
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Three Reasons Why Mumbai Will Love Sodabottleopenerwala
Here's why I think this brand new Irani café-inspired eatery and bar in BKC will be a runaway hit... Its name is reminiscent of the quintessential Bawaji. Its easy-eating Irani-Cafe-meets-Parsi-home...
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Podcast: The Timekeepers Of India
We can't separate the element of time from our lives. From daily schedules to long-term life goals, every plan is dictated by time. It is also one of those concepts, much like pi, that makes you...
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Why You Should Visit Saarbruecken, Germany's Riverside Gem
Living in Saarbruecken, I have had the privilege to show off by saying, "France is just 6km away, we can just walk to the border!" to every new visitor I meet. Indeed, it is true and the end station of...
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5 Common Mistakes That Can Doom Your E-Commerce Startup
According to a recent survey conducted by UPS, 70% consumers prefer to shop online, a clear indicator among others of the growing affinity for e-commerce stores. In India, the number of online shoppers...
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Pathways To A Better Internet Experience For India
As recently as 2014, India had a total Internet user base of approximately 155 million and this number is expected to more than triple to over 500 million by 2018. So who are these users and what are...
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How The Union Jack Raises The Red Flag About Our 'Patriotism'
Every year, around Independence Day and Republic Day, the patriot in us comes alive, with the media providing a steady transfusion of images and tales from the freedom struggle. TV channels show films...
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10 Novelties To Look Out For In The Markets Of Guangzhou
Whether it is the souks of Morocco or the myriad by-lanes of Crawford Market, walking around markets is exciting! Especially when you're in a new country or city. From squawking chickens to colourful...
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The Hajj Tragedy And Saudi Arabia's Blame Game
A deadly stampede on 24 September took away lives of 769 pilgrims and left 934 injured in Mina, Saudi Arabia. Two miles from Mecca, Mina is where pilgrims take part in the Hajj's last major rite....
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How The Pope Won The Heart Of Sikh Survivor Of 1984 Riots, His Daughter
On Sunday, the much loved and extremely popular Pope Francis left the United States after a six-day tour to return to Italy. The media faithfully covered every minute of his trip up to his last speech...
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Why We Don't Need To Ape The Vegetarianism Of The West
In this aspirational world, there is always something better than this, somewhere better than here, especially when it comes to lifestyle. I stand witness to a lot of back and forth between traditions...
View ArticleThe Growing Religious Intolerance Can Dent India's Growth Story
India has been the cradle of religious pluralism for centuries. We are probably the only country in the world that has been home for people belonging to different religions, castes, creeds, cultures,...
View ArticleBloodlust on Twitter: The Mob Which Murdered A Muslim Man Over Beef Is Not Alone
As I type this, roughly hundred kilometres away from this aloof steel-and-glass colony housing MNCs and media houses in Noida, an 18-year-old girl balks at the thought stepping out of her house to use...
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What 'Star Trek' Can Teach India And China About Being A Great Power
For a few weeks now, I have been watching Star Trek: The Original Series, a TV show so innovatory and far reaching in its inspiration in the 1960s that it impacted a whole generation of people to dream...
View ArticleGender Equality: Your Job And Mine
In my class of 32, there are just two girls, and they mostly sit huddled in a corner. In the neighbouring room, another bunch of five sit together. There are 80 students in that class. Last week, when...
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Podcast: The Many Hues And Flavours Of Indian Honey
Most of us think honey to be that golden, syrupy liquid that we find in supermarkets. But, if you've ever had the freshly-collected variant, you will know that actual honey can be a far cry from the...
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Writing 'The South African Gandhi'
In the building where I spent my early years, Kismet Arcade in the heart of Durban's Casbah, lived Sita Dhupelia and her suave husband, Nanoo. Her children, Satish, Uma and Kirti were part of everyday...
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The One Piece Of Gandhiji's Wisdom That We Need The Most Today
The year was 1869, the date 2 October. A child was born in a dark and dingy ground floor room in the city of Porbandar in Gujarat. His sister Raliatbehn later said he was born with an incredible...
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What America Taught Me About The Gandhian Ideal Of Self-Sufficiency
I grew up in a beautiful villa, surrounded by a lovely garden. Green lawns and roses were fringed by bougainvillea climbing over the walls. The backyard housed a vegetable garden. The walls of my room...
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'Puli' Review: A Flop Fairy Tale
It starts as a virtual tour of a castle from a video game. Voila, a floating baby appears, a la Mahabharat. One Sholay-like chopping of limbs later, a Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon battle sequence...
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