South India
From where I stood, there was no way to guess what was cooking inside the large mansion. From outside the house, I could not guess what was being cooked inside, even though the strong scent could have led me on. Crispy sweetmeats simmering and sizzling in huge bronze pots. A graceful woman kept going back and forth carrying large bowls of baked candies on her hip. From another room came the whisper of the television. Standing by the door, the curvy figure of a young beauty a young woman acknowledged my presence with a delicate smile.
In the courtyard, two little boys played with sticks and sand. There was no separation between life and work, among family and colleagues. I wondered what their working hours were.
Benaras, and I
Like a predator and her prey. Like lovers in a courtship game. Masters in the art of waiting-dance...
Narrative • North India
In Harmony with Nature
Nestled within the mighty peaks of Himalayas are cultures that are a thousand years old and are as pristine as the gurgling...
Narrative • North India
Of Myth and Mist
A classic journey exploring the many cultures that exist in Northeast India, through the states of Assam, Meghalaya, and Nagaland...
Bespoke Journey • East India
Cathedrals of Ecstasy
Retrace our steps with Hole & Corner as we explored the derelict performance spaces of Chennai and Madurai in the south...
Behind-The-Scenes • South India
Taj Mahal Palace
Under the glimmering lights of the bustling city of Mumbai lies a timeless structure. As the streets...
Hotel Guide • West India
A Sleepy Hamlet
On the banks of the Betwa River, lies a sleepy hamlet named Orchha. It was the capital of the erstwhile eponymous princely state...
