Sweet teeth
Moved to a new desk with window views; honored boss's Far East trip by dining at Mumbai’s Marine Plaza Hotel overlooking Black Bay—enjoyed an array of desserts, especially chocolates!
Blog Posts
We have been writing since early 2000. In total we have written 425 posts.
Amby in city of joy
Kolkata's cab scene dominated by yellow Ambassadors; a blog post explores their charm and practicality as India transitions towards modern cars like Maruti, Tata Indica, etc. The author fondly...
Rainy Sunday
Vegetable costs rise amidst waste due to poor drainage during heavy rains; seller's low customer turnout reflects local market struggles. Protests against big retail chains in India fear impact on...
Hue of the sky
Siliguri: Gateway to Northeast India' endowed with tea plantations, timber businesses & bustling transport hub for Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh traffic; enjoys mild summers avoiding heat waves but...
Udupi Thali
Discover Udupi cuisine: A vegetarian thali from India's southwest coast featuring locally-sourced grains, beans, veggies served on steel plates or banana leaves with unlimited dal but one sweet dish;...
Courtesy still … in Mumbai
A blogger shares their heartwarming encounter on Mumbai local trains: A lady receives offered seats from both her husband and another passenger as they navigate the city’s unique etiquette of...
Hearty Healthy
In a sweltering heatwave without power, the writer recalls their love for yogurt—a staple in Indian cuisine and culture that cools down bodies amidst tropical climates. From childhood curd-rice to...
Skittlish Theme with Silk Icons for Wordpress
Enhance Skittlish WordPress theme with custom silk icons for tags and authors; seeking expert advice on completing the design before a major release deadline.
China rose
"Exploring Siliguri, I capture the essence of flowers with my Canon G7 camera during a refreshing vacation."
W questions of Indian life
India's middle class is diverse with distinct sub-divisions united by curiosity about others, despite their own busy lives and societal pressures surrounding education choices, career paths, marriage...
Viva Goa - Adios
Explored Goa's beaches, Fort Aguada, and enjoyed local cuisine before a sleeper bus journey back home. Experienced unexpected delays but made lasting memories of the trip. (No character count...
Viva Goa - Day 4
Exploring Goa on rented bikes, we savored authentic dishes and witnessed the blend of cultures at Anjuna beach. We indulged in local seafood delicacies like Galinha com Coentro before enjoying a...