For my second Diwali in India, I thought I would be alone. My only family here in India lives in Gujarat, and my parents weren’t arriving until just after Diwali. As good luck would have it, I received an email
Bandh (Closed): Incredible India Indeed
My parents arrived in Mumbai a week ago. Its been almost 18 months since we have been together, and so they are having an extended visit for a few months with me. Its been really lovely having them around, I
It’s the Season for Music
It seems to be the season for festivals here in India. Mumbai Film Festival has just finished and everywhere I turn there seems to be another new festival to attend. One thing I did a lot of in my past
Navratri in Mumbai
Navratri is a festival that is celebrated around October every year (its actual dates are lunar). In line with its meaning the festival goes for “nine nights”. I must confess, I don’t know much about the technicalities of why Navratri
Indian English: My Top 10
I love the English language. Since I have been learning Hindi, I do also appreciate how hard it is to learn any language that is not your first language. That is why I find it fascinating that most middle and
Decoding the Indian Man Part 2: Infidelity and Apologies
Is infidelity a part of Indian culture? Is it one that is accepted? Is it something that women just turn a blind eye to because of economic dependence, desperation and / or lack of self-esteem? Are Indian men capable of
Class or crass: India’s Middle Class
One of the biggest culture shocks I am now experiencing relates to what is considered to be “class” or behaviour that represents economic and social status. It isn’t something I saw much of when I was backpacking, but now that
Morning Walks in Bandra: Pictorial Post
I have settled into the bayside suburb of Bandra, otherwise known as the Queen of Suburbs. It is home to Shah Rukh Khan and other lesser known but glamorous people and lots of fabulous restaurants and cafes. It is also
Pictorial Post: Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal requires no words, it’s beauty speaks for itself.
Holi Varanasi!
I am not a big fan of Varanasi as I have mentioned in my post the last time I visited. I didn’t really want to go back but it is one of the holiest and unique cities in India and