Among the downsides of living abroad is that one misses out on many delights that are seasonal staples back in the des. Piping hot samosas or vada pav had to the accompaniment of lashing rains. Divinely refreshing traditional thirst-quenchers like khus, lassi, shikanji or kairi sherbets that make sweltering days bearable. The innumerable […]
If you wanted to burgle posh pads in London, where would you go? The old English money is in Chelsea, Mayfair and Knightsbridge. The new Russian money is probably in Hampstead. Houses in these neighbourhoods would yield a rich haul to any enterprising thief. But Bonhams and Christie’s would ask rather uncomfortable questions on the […]
Few historical figures are as revered and as abused the great Maratha hero, Shivaji Raje. In the state of Maharashtra, he enjoys demi-god status, immortalised in ballads, lore and legend. So great is Shivaji’s grip on the popular Marathi psyche, that any political entity hoping to gain mileage in the state makes it a point […]
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