Sanjeev Sanyal: On India’s history, geography, economics and more
When Stewart Gordon’s seminal work When Asia was the World was published in 2007, it was a recognition of sorts that Asia was on...
Rajendra Gangani shines as a beacon of modern kathak
When Kathak exponent Pandit Rajendra Gangani used his dance skills to produce a representation of the sea, it brought the house down.
At his recent...
An ancient Hindu legacy in Central Vietnam
The moment Vietnam Airlines flight VN 772 took off from Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City, a sense of excitement engulfed me. This was...
How football in Kerala changed my annual India trip
As a 20-year-old football fanatic I often get asked the question, “Why is it that India has 1 and a half billion people and...
Comforting chicken stew
A stew (or ‘ishtu’ as it is often called) is a popular dish in Kerala, especially enjoyed for breakfast.
The Kerala style stew is quite...