Amritsar in 48 Hours: Things to Do
Amritsar, Punjab is a traveler’s delight. There’s plenty to see, lots to do and loads to eat! My husband’s family’s ancestral haveli is in Amritsar, giving us an excuse to […]
Exploring Delhi: Raghav Meattle Performs at The Bar Cat
Channeling some yesteryear glam at The Bar Cat Quitting a successful corporate job in pursuit of a dream is a tough prospect; but that didn’t deter talented young singer, […]
Festivals of India: Celebrating Holi in Delhi
Dressed in my Holi best! Old shirt, loose ‘jammies and waterproof slippers The length and breadth of India is known for being colourful. Hence, Holi or the festival of colours […]
Exploring Delhi: A Japanese Tea Ceremony
The Women’s International Club, Delhi provides a unique platform for Indian women to experience various world cultures. It accepts both Indian and women from international countries, with different professional backgrounds; […]
“Mughal-E-Azam”: An Honest Evaluation
When K. Asif’s silver screen classic is adapted to a musical play, expectations are certainly high. Feroz Abbas Khan’s directorial venture, “Mughal-E-Azam” lives up in style. This grand spectacle is […]
Festivals of India: Lohri Celebrations in Delhi!
Indians love to celebrate. Different States and religions celebrate diverse festivals through the year, but the festive spirit ties everyone together. Lohri is a winter festival celebrated by Sikh and […]
The New Delhi World Book Fair 2018: A Book Lover’s Delight
Books are my first love. I’ve been devouring books since the age of 7. As an overweight and acned teenager, I was most uncomfortable around people. Books offered solace, and […]
Christmas in Delhi: The Chawlas’ Celebration 2017
Can you tell I’m excited about opening presents?! A large Christian population in Delhi ensures Christmas is celebrated well (despite attempts of certain political groups to sabotage it). However, growing […]
Comic Con Delhi 2017: Pop-Culture Heaven!
I’m in an animated frame of mind! Delhi is fast becoming a hub of quirky cultural activities. The Comic Con held at the NSIC Grounds in Okhla, is a haven […]
A Literary Weekend: Times Lit Fest and Bookaroo
As the balmy winter sun allows us leisurely afternoons outdoors, every weekend has its share of fests and fairs. I’ve previously written about food fests (read more here) and shopping […]
Thanksgiving in Delhi!
I promise I didn’t eat it all myself! This post was supposed to go up yesterday, but I was busy recovering from the Thanksgiving dinner food coma; and hitting the […]
An Evening with the 1947 Partition Archive
Got my serious face on! The 1947 Partition Archive (the Archive) documents, preserves and shares personal stories of Partition survivors. I have been associated with the Archive since January 2017 […]
Book My Show Superstars: A Date With Irrfan Khan and Parvathy
Superstar selfie! When a Bollywood movie is set to release, the promotions begin well in advance. “Qarib Qarib Singlle” opens tomorrow, and its stars have been going all out. Directed […]
Gurpurab Diya Lakh Lakh Vadhaiyaan!
At Gurdwara Dam Dama Sahib, Delhi Sikhism teaches us to work hard and with honesty, to have faith in god, and to share with the needy. It also teaches us […]
Halloween in Delhi: Some Tricks and a Real Treat
Halloween or All Hallow’s Eve is dedicated to remembering saintly departed souls. Its modern association, however, is more with ghosts, ghouls and other stuff of horror. It’s primarily a western […]
The 1947 Partition Archive: Preserving a Forgotten History
My maternal grandfather- Daljit Singh. He was a teenager living in Delhi and describes the terror of that period. To read his story and many others like his, head […]
