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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 Bharathnatyam…

In the era of social media and smartphones with amazing built in cameras, travel photography is pretty much indispensable to exploring the world. For those hauling more professional gear, such…

What started as a small movement of bringing fellow budget travelers, looking for a space to crash or find a room for a modest amount in a new city a…

The one line from literature (ode to hats) that has somewhat endured over the years for me, is not actually a single line, at least not one of those pompous,…

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…

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…

Durga Puja in California Bay Area Durga Puja 2018 Update: Durga Puja will be celebrated on the following dates in the Bay Area. Do check with the websites for updates…

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…

As a woman scientist working in corporate America, with a Bachelors, Masters and a Doctoral degree, I have had my fair share of being on either sides of the isle…

What to wear in San Francisco is an oft asked question thanks to our unique weather pattern. Unlike our cousin in the south, i.e. Los Angeles, which epitomizes the phrase…