The writer is a chef, author, educator and world traveller.

December 19, 2021 06:30 IST
🔴 The alcohol-laced fruitcake made by Shashi Gupta charmed neighbours and strangers alike.
Thu, Dec 30, 2021
December 13, 2021 12:49 IST
Born before Bangladesh, she grew up with the idea of the world as a global village, where religion and nationality only play supporting roles
Mon, Dec 13, 2021
November 28, 2021 05:52 IST
A life well lived is a life lived with peace of mind, without self-doubt, and in harmony with one’s inner self
Sun, Nov 28, 2021
November 14, 2021 06:10 IST
When mindfully happy and satisfied, we feel at home wherever we are, and even when all alone
Sat, Nov 13, 2021
October 31, 2021 06:20 IST
Diwali leads us to that place where we learn to become one with the self and the world
Thu, Oct 28, 2021
October 17, 2021 06:20 IST
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
Tue, Jan 04, 2022
October 02, 2021 17:11 IST
How pain makes us realise we are all connected in spite of our differences, it brings out our artistic and humane best
Sat, Oct 02, 2021
September 19, 2021 06:10 IST
The solitary confinement in a hotel in the US made me homesick for Indian warmth, hospitality and connectedness
Sat, Sep 18, 2021
September 05, 2021 06:12 IST
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
Sun, Sep 05, 2021
August 08, 2021 06:30 IST
How 'perfect' friends show us a mirror to what we rather not see, keep us sincere and make us strive to be better
Sat, Aug 07, 2021
July 25, 2021 06:24 IST
Guns are dangerous even when it’s in the hands of the most savvy, smart and educated people
Sat, Jul 24, 2021
June 13, 2021 06:16 IST
Often, not losing the personal touch is a quality that money cannot buy nor school can teach
Sat, Jun 12, 2021
May 30, 2021 06:03 IST
The love of neighbours and loving relatives is unstructured, unscripted, and unfettered
Sat, May 29, 2021
May 16, 2021 06:30 IST
These past months have helped us understand what matters most in life
Sun, May 16, 2021
April 18, 2021 06:10 IST
Where we need the most mindful care, we can be quite mindless
Sat, Apr 17, 2021
April 04, 2021 06:43 IST
Whether you celebrate Easter, Passover or Holi, or nothing at all, never forget to celebrate life
Sat, Apr 03, 2021
March 21, 2021 06:40 IST
As we celebrate World Autism Day on April 2, a reminder of what we can be to the differently abled
Sat, Mar 20, 2021
March 07, 2021 06:00 IST
True religion connects us to our self and allows us to be most present in the here and now -- what matters is what we do now
Sun, Mar 07, 2021
February 21, 2021 06:30 IST
True religion is that which fosters compassion and understanding for those who are different from us
Sat, Feb 20, 2021
February 07, 2021 06:30 IST
When we connect to what’s in the core of our beings, we connect to the rest of humanity
Sat, Feb 06, 2021
January 24, 2021 06:15 IST
What India - and the rest of the world - can learn from how the world's oldest democracy tackled its most urgent crisis
Sun, Jan 24, 2021
January 10, 2021 06:20 IST
No matter how invulnerable we may feel, as individuals or nations, we all need periodic reality checks
Sun, Jan 10, 2021
December 27, 2020 06:15 IST
COVID-19 is a clarion call to reflect upon our actions and choices and to remember that, in the end, what goes around, comes around.
Sun, Dec 27, 2020
December 13, 2020 06:20 IST
Cut the mindless consumption this season, and make a difference by playing Santa
Sun, Dec 13, 2020
November 29, 2020 06:00 IST
Life is often harshest to the best. Perhaps it has an uncanny sense that it can test the best with the worst
Sun, Nov 29, 2020



