Namma Calcutta literally means My Calcutta in Kannada, the local language spoken in Bengaluru!! Its been more than a decade since Calcutta shed off its colonial hangover in the name and transitioned to the more rounded Bengali sounding name Kolkata…
“Heal thy” self to Life is a Vacation
A few years ago, I was sitting on a couch in a doctor’s clinic wishing my stomach cramps would just vanish into thin air and I would be spared from these periodic visits. I tried my best to be patient…
Freshness of the Indian Bazaar -Scenes from Mandvi
We were walking through lanes and bylanes of Mandvi Bazaar looking for the famed Osho Restaurant. I love the fresh feel of the Indian Bazaar which instantly reminds me of my childhood when I followed my father around with a…
Sunshine in the Tea Cup from Coonoor Tea Gardens
We were walking around the Coonoor Tea Gardens, soaking in the warm sunshine when I heard a hum and the sound of something scissor like alternating to create a musical rhythm. On the trail to seek the origin, we soon found…
Mood Impacts Food so prepare with Fursat and Mohabbat
Mood is the reflection of state of mind and it impacts our body and energy levels in some way or other. Cooking is an art that is performed with our hands which is one of the most important energy centres…