South India
From where I stood, there was no way to guess what was cooking inside the large mansion. From outside the house, I could not guess what was being cooked inside, even though the strong scent could have led me on. Crispy sweetmeats simmering and sizzling in huge bronze pots. A graceful woman kept going back and forth carrying large bowls of baked candies on her hip. From another room came the whisper of the television. Standing by the door, the curvy figure of a young beauty a young woman acknowledged my presence with a delicate smile.
In the courtyard, two little boys played with sticks and sand. There was no separation between life and work, among family and colleagues. I wondered what their working hours were.
Places Between Pages
I first came across Arundhati Roy’s debut novel “The God of Small Things” as a well-read but little-travelled teenager...
Narrative • South India
A Story of Ittar, as told by Rain
An ode to the ittarwallahs of Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, alchemical men who have mastered the ethereal craft of extracting from mud, the scent of rain...
Narrative • UP
An Old-World Luminescence
Get a glimpse of the unique cuisine of the Parsi community, documented through the waning Parsi cafes that were once an integral part...
Behind-The-Scenes • West India
Into the Dravidian Heartland
This journey allows one to experience the many cultures that exist across the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala...
Bespoke Journey • South India
Samode Haveli
A cherished royal treasure in the walled old city of Jaipur, Samode Haveli is a traditional Indian mansion...
Hotel Guide • North India
The Temple, Outside and Inside
No one can travel through Tamil Nadu without acknowledging the Hindu temples. Their characteristic architecture and the life...
