Category: Incredible India

Farm to Film

Film crews are the hungriest, most gourmand lot of people in the world, with de facto understanding to be fed well at all times. We make the most of our travels exploring local food at every shoot away from home. This time was no exception.

Concha

Walking up the wide, polished red stairs, I shake silvery sand off my bare feet. Waves break on the seashore in the distance, music plays from the bar at Royal’s. The sun is shining from a bright blue sky and a smattering of coconut trees sway gently. The old house has never looked prettier.  Or more welcoming.

Pondicherry revisited

Six months after my last visit, I wake up one morning and decide I want, no, need, to be back at the Hermit Crab. I want to see those lovely people I met last time, and just spend a quiet weekend in contemplation. To just escape the city.  Feel the sea breeze and taste the salty air. I have to go.

Diwali

This Diwali has been a happy one, but still bittersweet, filled with memories of my distant childhood where we actually celebrated Diwali in a large Hindu family, and of course my father was still alive and always made it special. I think I’m old enough to use phrases like “when I was young….” And yes,…

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Fishy Pondicherry 4

What is a seaside holiday without the sea? I tried the local seafood and it is as local as can be! And a delicious homemade Pork Kosha I cant stop dreaming of.

Still not Pondicherry (2)

Part 2 of “its NOT Pondicherry!”
An offbeat guide to this little French colonial- Tamilian gem of a place in South India….foodies guide to Pondi!

Not Pondicherry

And now I am here, in unexpected Pondicherry, to rediscover who I truly am.

Panchi

Panchgani and Mahablaeshwar, colonial hill-stations of yore, never fail to delight and fill my belly. A must visit if you are this side of the world, especially in beautiful Winter.
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Mapusa Market

A sunny Friday spent at my most favourite market in the world: Mapusa Market in Goa! Old Goenche aunties, black jaggery and chorice, bread and chillies…..I never want to leave…..