Jewel in the Satpuras: The Hidden Village Anhonee is a small village hidden in the heart of Satpuras, nestled deep in the forests of Chhindwara. The nearest place of renown is the famed Pachmarhi, a hill station coveted for a rare solitude and solace. Perhaps fortunately, it is still to find a place on the radar ofContinue reading “‘Anhonee’”
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Bizarre Yet Delicious-The Red Ant Chutney
Red Ant Chutney? The anticipation of a dish made of red ants likely conjures up sentiments of revulsion and incredulity. Ants, that too the red ones; the creatures that can leave you writhing in pain ,served as a dish? One can imagine the consternation on one’s face. And yet, Red Ant chutney or Chapda chutneyContinue reading “Bizarre Yet Delicious-The Red Ant Chutney”
Bizarre Yet Delicious-II
Exploring the spicy world of Red Ant Chutney George Bernard Shaw once famously said, “There is no love sincerer than the love of food.”, placing food at the apex of human emotions. And as love unfolds in myriad forms, so does the world of culinary delights, ranging from sublime to absurd, sophisticated to crude, refinedContinue reading “Bizarre Yet Delicious-II”
Bizarre Yet Delicious-Part I
Exploring the Spicy World of Red Ant Chutney Food is more than just sustenance; it is an emotion, a passion, a philosophy and a language, all rolled into one that touches and ensnares our senses. And it brings all of us together. It is, they say, the most preferred topic of human conversation, irrespective of cultures.Continue reading “Bizarre Yet Delicious-Part I”
COP28: A Significant Compromise
As the Dubai sky bathed in the morning light on December 13th, the curtains fell on COP28, marking a significant yet nuanced chapter in the global pursuit of environmental sustainability. Against the backdrop of a world grappling with diverse challenges, the conference ended with a mix of hope, caution, and of course the stark andContinue reading “COP28: A Significant Compromise “
Three Years Ago
Three years ago, to the day, on a cold dark afternoon I was rushed to a Bhopal hospital, an oxygen mask stuck to my face, gasping for breath. Covid had seized me nearly fatally. If I returned over three months later, more than half of it in the ICU, with a battered body and mind,Continue reading “Three Years Ago”
Man Safari
The idea of other living beings wanting to visit humans in their environment and habitat and watch them as objects of curiosity as they do for Tigers is surely a strange but exciting one. Tiger Safaris are one of the most common adventures of civilised men and women in current times. Can the roles beContinue reading “Man Safari”
The Tyranny of Pronouns
“The pronoun is one of the most terrifying masks man has invented”, observed John Fowles, the celebrated English novelist. A very apt observation except for the fact that it must have been a woman who invented pronouns. I can vouchsafe this with as strong a conviction as I can muster. Because I speak from myContinue reading “The Tyranny of Pronouns”
How terrorism Hampers Progress Part II
A Reality Check for COP 28 The task, therefore, in Dubai is both formidable and fractious. Immediate crises loom large and pose an eclipse over objectives that are perilous and yet are often seen as distant. Terrorism’s Role: A Missing Piece in Global Discourse Terrorism has never been discussed as a factor that affects obtaining progressContinue reading “How terrorism Hampers Progress Part II”
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