In search of a suitable broom
Is there a broom in this wretched country that doesn’t come with a solid plastic handle, and clothed disgustingly in a plastic bag? I have tried shops from the smallest […]
The poinsettia is blooming
The northeast monsoon is playing truant again and the poor trees think it’s winter already. Two of the mango trees have begun flowering in a feeble, apologetic sort of way. […]
Old stones: the leopard and the guitar
I came across this natural formation today. Can you see the leopard? Thanks to my friend Kajoli for pointing out that it is holding a guitar. Oh leopard set in […]
Nine ways to be a terrible cook
I’m the world expert on this, so mark my words well. 1. Decide to use up all the vegetables that might spoil otherwise 2. Decide to make a huge quantity […]
Cheers to chives
A small, mild member of the onion family, this herb is hardly used in India. Considering our great love of onion and garlic, chives ought to be in our kitchen […]
Book: Flora of the Southern Western Ghats and Palnis
I recently added a book to my library: Flora of the Southern Western Ghats and Palnis: A Field Guide by Pippa Mukherjee, Niyogi Books. The two books on Indian wild […]
Half a cow is better than one
Don’t kill me, gau rakshaks! I mean no disrespect to the cow. And no cows were harmed in the making of this post. But before I come to the story […]
