January 12, 2024
Welcome to Varanasi
Sometimes the first–or last– impression we have of any place is the one that sticks. As Kashi tourism grows, its airport becomes of increasing importance. Having…
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Notes from my journey
January 6, 2024
Devi Loving Station
A few weeks back, my friends and I took a road trip to Sonebadhra. While the place itself was a bit of a let down because…
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The Hawker
On this chaotic city street with cows and cars, crows, cocks, and cafes, men emulate The God of All Things: calling out to you and me,…
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January 3, 2024
Want to learn to drive? Ask me!
I moved to India in 2011, and began making my way around Bangalore in buses. Mostly in old, clinky metal boxes where I sometimes had to…
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January 1, 2024
All things Andaal
Andaal, or Andal, is considered an Alwar Saint of the Sri Vaishnava tradition in Tamil Nadu. The only female alwar in a group of 12, Margazhi…
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December 26, 2023
Why Toilets?
Do you ever worry about when you will have a place to pee? So do I, you see. Let’s talk about poop and pee, here!
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December 24, 2023
Morning at Ghat
Saturday, 23rd December, 7 am: My cousin Srikanth and I went on a historical and foodie walking + boating tour of Banaras for a few hours today. Moved by the early morning Ganga Aarti at Assi Ghat followed by vocal music, I took a moment to finally receive the sun around 7 am, for until then, he was hidden.
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