Calamity of Mid life & middle class
A blogger shares an eavesdropped phone conversation revealing concerns about health, lifestyle choices, and societal norms in Mumbai's local trains while also touching on personal triumphs like...
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Remembering Belgium
Belgium Diaries: A Diamond Surprise in Europe - Belgium's diamond district captivates with its trading hub near Antwerp Central Station; a romantic trip includes the Grand Palace and Mini Europe but...
Sweet potato dessert
Discover the Bengali delight of Ranga Alur Puli—a crispy sweet potato fritter with a choice stuffing, traditionally enjoyed during Shankranti. Learn how my mom-in-law's family recipe brings this...
Shop till you drop
Singapore's hotspot project offers free Wi-Fi via Singtel, StarHub or M1; iCell and Qmax Networks manage backend services at popular spots like Mustafa Centre during peak hours for a candid look into...
Life in monsoon
Mumbai braces for monsoon disru01, with heavy showers causing transport chaos and affecting services; locals adapt while appreciating the resilience of line-men who restore connectivity amidst...
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;...
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...