Suvir Saran

Hers was a life unfettered, with neither any obligation to another nor pausing to be questioned by the self or others

Mrs Hashmi, who passed away on April 5, lives in the stories of her students' lives, having blessed so many with her peerless grace, dignity, and kindhearted tutelage

Our ancient texts present a celebration of the world, freeing us from myopic thought and bigotry

In the blue zones, a life without regrets and endless gratitude

Our menu made us proud and gave our customers something new and old as India.

With the right heart, it can find ways to nurture the homeless and give them a sense of belonging

Eddie was bestie, brother, friend and guide, who was as invested in people as he was in flavours and world cuisine.

Wherever ideology creates schisms between us, we should rise beyond the comforts of those barriers and keep walking on the road that unites us

🔴 The alcohol-laced fruitcake made by Shashi Gupta charmed neighbours and strangers alike.

Born before Bangladesh, she grew up with the idea of the world as a global village, where religion and nationality only play supporting roles

A life well lived is a life lived with peace of mind, without self-doubt, and in harmony with one’s inner self

When mindfully happy and satisfied, we feel at home wherever we are, and even when all alone

Diwali leads us to that place where we learn to become one with the self and the world

Those who have lived every minute, who have taken the good, the bad and the ugly all in their stride, who have not allowed one moment to defeat them, but are the sum of the moments of their lifetime, are the ones who come out stronger, smiling and fulfilled in life

How pain makes us realise we are all connected in spite of our differences, it brings out our artistic and humane best

The solitary confinement in a hotel in the US made me homesick for Indian warmth, hospitality and connectedness

They show, instead, how easily people can live in isolated cocoons from which they feel safe to tear down the practices, joys,loves and indulgences of another

How 'perfect' friends show us a mirror to what we rather not see, keep us sincere and make us strive to be better

Guns are dangerous even when it’s in the hands of the most savvy, smart and educated people

Often, not losing the personal touch is a quality that money cannot buy nor school can teach

The love of neighbours and loving relatives is unstructured, unscripted, and unfettered

These past months have helped us understand what matters most in life

Where we need the most mindful care, we can be quite mindless

Whether you celebrate Easter, Passover or Holi, or nothing at all, never forget to celebrate life