Category Archives: India

On Going to India

Posted on April 28, 2011 by

Am somewhat in demand around this time of the year. It’s when people begin planning their holidays, and some of those looking to book their tickets way in advance want to head to India. Lovely, am always happy to talk … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Rants and Rambles | 3 Comments

The Tale of Mixer Grinders

Posted on February 16, 2011 by

I am currently obsessed with kitchenware and gadgets that make the most of a rather tiny kitchen. Part of this madness has been the lust for the perfect food processor. Let me start with a confession though – I have … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Marketplace and All Things Current, Self | 8 Comments

Cooking, Maama and Maami

Posted on March 17, 2010 by

I have a mixed relationship with cooking. On some days, I feel like embarking on something adventurous, and on other days, I can’t be bothered with it and I’d rather eat raw carrots. I think some of my cooking sensibility … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and Gastronomy, India | 11 Comments

Indian Winter, Slums, Slums and More Slums

Posted on January 6, 2010 by

Hope 2010 is going well for you so far. Angry young woman that I am, the mention of Slumdog Millionaire gets my goat on most days. I think it’s a decent, engaging film, and have sat through it more than … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Media, UK | 13 Comments

Pink Chaddi

Posted on February 9, 2009 by

Spread the word. Send your chaddis to the moral police. Meanwhile, let’s create an anti-morality police. Anyone suspected of not behaving in a lewd enough manner will be gently educated on the wonders of hanging out and having fun. You … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, India | 39 Comments

All this joy about 49-O and Elections

Posted on December 4, 2008 by

Elections are expensive. If you have friends, you would by now have received some ten thousand forwards on this elusive little section in the People’s Representation Act – a fabled 49-O. Here’s what it says. 49-O. Elector deciding not to … Continue reading →

Posted in Governance, India, Politics, Rants and Rambles, Rights | 12 Comments

Voter’s Dilemma

Posted on December 1, 2008 by

Wikipedia describes Dilemma as: A dilemma is a problem offering at least two solutions or possibilities, of which none are practically acceptable; one in this position has been traditionally described as being impaled on the horns of a dilemma, neither … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Marketplace and All Things Current, Rants and Rambles | 12 Comments