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It was a flat box, not very long, and it looked worn out. My mother took off the lid and handed it to me. Inside, nestled in faded…
If you don’t have an Indian background, and if you’ve never lived in or travelled to India, you might be forgiven for a rather one-dimensional view about Indian…
When you think of the Black Market, you might think of the illegal sale of weapons, smuggled goods, alcohol, cigarettes or even exotic pets. But in India –…
Let’s be honest: Sexist double standards have plagued women since time immemorial. Whether we’re banging on that glass ceiling, fighting for equal pay or demanding equal opportunities —…
I am three years old. My eyes are large, my eyelashes sweeping the tops of my cheekbones when I blink. I am watching my ammamma (maternal grandmother) as…
Hi! Thanks for visiting. If you’re looking for the blog that used to live here, it has now migrated to www.writinginthekitchen.com. This site is being converted into a…