Year: 2012

We were driving along in the coolness of the sal when C said he thought he spotted a tiger crossing the path. We sped up to where he thought he saw it, but there was nothing to see but dense undergrowth. No sooner had we set off then the alarm calls from the barking deer…

We had the joy of visiting Corbett some time ago but only saw the south part of the park so we resolved to go back to explore it further. It’s enormous and for us the only way we could get maximum enjoyment was by arranging to stay within the park in the forest lodges for…

Or no brains left perhaps would make a more accurate title. For years it seems that Indian women have either opted to sail closer to death or have been put there – either option seems a little hard and god knows most of them lead a hard enough life as it is. The latest news…

I sometimes have memories of events or happenings, tastes or experiences which of course marked my upbringing, my thought processes and my outlook. From as complex as the literature I read to as simple as the tastes I tasted. Today I am going to share exactly this taste memory with you. Growing up in Cyprus…

This is a harsh, aggressive and unforgiving society and I make no apology for saying so.In my time here I have seen things that have made me shudder, that have shaken my belief in the common good, that are so inequitable as to be monstrous and unacceptable. The capital is in the grips of a…

Delhi Delhi Delhi Its no longer just about my belly Its that my face is red red red And my head is sizzling hot Like popcorn about to pop. 

How can you be a child going to school and not feel special when the bus transporting you looks like this : It’s the end of the school year here in Delhi but I bet the kids are already looking forward to the new year as they travel in style to their school.

Art galleries are cool …and in Delhi this is not a factor lost to us in the hot weather. But in addition there is a lot on offer and so today I went on an art gallery frenzy all by myself but I have come back to share it all with you. The first exhibition I…

I am always awed at the natural world and what it achieves – we humans have a lot more aids to assist us with our projects. Look at this “home” just in my garden. Will post inhabitants if I catch them when they are in.

What better way to spend a Sunday morning than wandering around the beautifully lit and overflowing with amazing art Kiran Nadar Museum in Saket. This is definitely one of my favourite museums and I decided to go along with a friend to take a look at the new exhibition called “Crossings”. So lets start from…