Squeaking of which: Best humane rat trap ever
PETA, take note! We’ve always had these cute, tiny mice sneaking into the house now and then, but have managed to get them out without a mousetrap. We did get […]
Who’s whose?
When we first bought this land, there was a proud sense of ownership. I would look out from the terrace, follow the boundary of our four acres with my eyes […]
Against the grain: Book review
Against the grain: A deep history of the earliest states, by James C Scott, Yale university press, 2017 This book is an electrifying read for a farmer, or anyone who […]
The wet?
This year, the monsoon isn’t treating us too badly. It’s not great, but at least there have been no long dry spells – so far. The trees are growing and […]
Introducing: the dupron
The dupatta is an essential in the wardrobe of an Indian woman. It has so many uses, ranging from practical to political. From wiping your hands or your kids’ noses, […]
Sweet potato loves us back!
We’re having to start everything from scratch after the lockdown eased. Most of our veggies are a distant memory. But not these sweetie pies, who have been working hard while […]
This was my India
This second wave was supposed to be over by now. Instead, it’s getting worse, and worse still is predicted. Sad, sad, sad. And scary. More and more, I feel the […]
Duranceville
We are in the city and going into lockdown. The word that pops into my head all the time is “Duranceville”. I have no idea where I first met the […]
Earth Day song: Make the planet bloom again
A year ago, when the first Covid wave hit us, people were all going on about how nature was retaliating, and how humans were going to learn not to abuse […]
