Witnessing Mardi Gras, the giant carnival of a party in New Orleans that happens in Feb/March (see dates for 2018-2027), Louisiana is certainly a once in a lifetime experience. For…
CAN YOU LEARN ODISSI DANCE AS AN ADULT? I have been learning Odissi dance for about 2.5 years from Dr. Rohini Dandavate in San Francisco. Barring my short stint in…
Marseille, France’s port city in the southern tip of the country, is a city like no other. Starkly different from Paris in look and feel, it is a delicious boiling…
Timekeeping does not have to be boring or mundane like the proverbial ticking away of a clock in the background. Just like the new year throwing in endless possibilities our…
Art from the streets is a collection of street art from around the world with a message. This contemporary street art, much like other art forms, reflects on society and…
In the chaotic throes of Face Book notorious for its memes, selfies, “ one like=one Amen”, politics/race-baiting posts and what not, I once stumbled upon a friend’s link to a wonderland…
I don’t know how to say this, but judging by the generous compliments from our even more gracious guests, S & I have done a pretty decent job in decorating…
Tired of the same old monochromatic clothes? Looking for something different? A pop of color or a burst of print perhaps? Even better, addition of some quirky prints to liven…
Durga Puja in Northern California/Bay Area Bay Area Durga Puja 2019 Update: Durga Puja will be celebrated on the following dates in the Bay Area. Do check with the websites…
A short blog post showcasing some of my favorite off-kilter products, blogs and brands that believe in a different kind of consumerism-the one where neither nature nor animals or humans…