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Moving to US? Think Before You Pack Your Case Shut
For someone born, bred, living and thriving on the throb of Kolkata, moving to Chicago meant more than travelling the few thousand miles. It meant leaving my job, my friends,… Read more
Kerala at 70: Through the Temple of Doom, and Riches
Days after gold coins, jewels and gem-encrusted statues were found in the underground vaults of the age-old Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala, Howzzit goes beyond the media-infused daze, the sublime… Read more
Of Superman and His Son and How Babies Are Made
“Did Lois divorce Superman to marry Richard?” Of course not. She didn’t. She didn’t even marry Superman. She was his friend. “Girlfriend, you mean?” Err, yes, something like that. “You… Read more
Life in a Metro: Chivalry is Dead When it Comes to Vacating the Ladies Seat
I am one of those people whose shadow spells trouble — I have this knack of calling trouble at my doorstep, full blown and in my face. The story that… Read more
Long Live the Kurti!
Who says only tight-fitted jeans worn with a feminine top is sexy? Our very own kurti, teamed with a pair of tights or jeans, is equally flattering. Both kurtis and… Read more
Food for Thought: Just How Much Is Enough?
What is the ideal weight for a growing child? How much food is enough? What is the perfect body mass index for children? I don’t know the answer to any… Read more
Tale of an ‘Oppressed’ Seven-year-old
As I turn the key to open the door, I hear some commotion inside. Sonny dear shouting at the top of his voice. It’s 8.30 pm; what is he doing… Read more
Angels and Demons, But Not Bedtime Stories
“How do you sell your soul to the devil?” I am not here to write a thesis on Paradise Lost. It’s just my ever-curious seven-year-old son coming up with yet… Read more
Bejan, Linda and the Hysteria Over Horoscope
You are trying to get perspective on how the world fits together on Tuesday. Toward the middle of the week, you’re in a crowd situation. Friday and Saturday, you find… Read more
The Last King of Vasant Kunj
Sanjay Van near Vasant Kunj is a gentle reminder to the alarmists that New Delhi isn’t all concrete jungle. The patch of woods in the middle of the city is… Read more
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