Simran Sunil Vudayagiri: Nritya Archana
Dancer Simran Sunil Vudayagiri, in her role as one of the Ashta Nayikas (Eight Archetypal Heroines), is longing for her lover, perhaps Krishna.
She adorns...
The dosa, the wet grinder, its inventor and global chocolate
When the waiter in a Canberra Indian eatery asked me if I wanted my dosa “soft or crisp”, it took me a moment to...
Mother’s Day 2025: An open letter to mothers of young teens
Dear mothers of temperamental teens (i.e. all teens),
This Mother’s Day, a thought along the lines of “if only my teen was like this every...
UN appeals for restraint as India hits terror camps
In a bold and focused military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, including 25 Indian civilians and one...
Mia Kappadath: My mother, in her own words.
Our Mother’s Day series ‘My Mum in her own words’ pays tribute to our mothers, showcasing the intergenerational bond between mother and child. Here,...