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 […]
Monthly Archives: July 2021
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 […]
The Long View 