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Ajmer Diaries: Chapter I
Spending a few days at the Adaptiv AI Lab in Ajmer offered me an unexpected blend of focused work and quiet reflection, thank to the Ana Sagar lake, visible from the office window.
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The Secrets We Keep — and the Ones We Choose Not to See
In Secrets We Keep, a Danish thriller about a missing au pair, the real mystery lies in the quiet power imbalances inside “good” homes. From Copenhagen’s suburbs to Delhi and Bangalore, invisible labour sustains comfort. True decolonisation begins not in theory, but in how we treat those who serve us.
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Europe Celebrates Its Languages. Shouldn’t India Too?
A week after speaking at Alliance Française Bangalore about the European Day of Languages, I find myself reflecting on my own journey with languages—from German conversations in my childhood home, to French at AF, to a career as a bridge between India and Europe. But the bigger question is: why…
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The Overlooked Brushstrokes of Budapest
Visiting the Hungarian National Gallery, I discovered Szinyei and the so-called “Budapest Eye” painters—artists who paralleled French Impressionism without contact. Their brilliance made me question how Western cultural hegemony sidelines equally innovative voices, from Hungary to India, in shaping our idea of “world art.”
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When Buildings Decay, They Tell a Bigger Story
In the shadows of booming skylines, old buildings quietly crumble. Owners have moved away, disputes drag on, and sometimes developers prefer decay. These neglected structures are more than peeling paint and rust — they are silent reminders that beneath the gloss of progress, parts of our society are slowly fading.
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The Long Road Home 🐾
After four years in France, we decided to return to India — with Arya in tow. What followed was a tangled web of paperwork, missing registrations, last-minute crate hunts, and emotional airport goodbyes. This is the story of her journey home — across borders, bureaucracy, and a whole lot of…
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The Return of Humpty Dumpty (feat. a Bandaged Paw and a Battered Toe)
Two years after my original Humpty Dumpty post, life delivered a sequel. This time featuring a limping dog and a bleeding toe. From bandaged paws to balcony mishaps, resilience had an opportunity to shine again!
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A Night at the Musée de La Poste: Nuit Blanche 2025
Nuit Blanche transforms Paris into an open-air art gallery. This year, Nuit Blanche led me to Musée de La Poste. From rare clocks to witty contemporary art, this museum reminded me why it’s also important to have spaces dedicated to ordinary but foundational aspects of everyday life.
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The Soundtrack of My Soul
From raiding my brother’s music stash to creating my own emotional refuge, music has been my constant companion. Lyrics rarely mattered—except for Bon Jovi. Rhythm always did. Through heartbreaks, takeoffs, and turbulent times, I’ve turned to melodies to hold me steady. This is the story of that quiet bond.
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Food, Memories, and the Unchanging Comfort of Some Restaurants
Some restaurants are more than just places to eat. They become markers of time, holding memories of friendships, milestones, and quiet moments of reflection. Esplanade, with its comforting Bengali flavours, has been one such place for me – constant through changing years, nourishing not just with food, but with familiarity…
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When Bias Comes from Within
Bias isn’t always loud. It’s often in who gets heard and who gets ignored. At a startup launchpad, my emails went unanswered, while my male co-founder received a response. The irony? This happened on March 7th, just before Women’s Day. Was it inefficiency or internalised bias?
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A Glimpse Into 19th Century Elegance At Maison Caillebotte
Maison Caillebotte offers a glimpse into the refined world of a wealthy 19th-century bourgeois family. From its elegant interiors to the vast landscaped gardens that inspired the artist, the estate is a fascinating contrast to the bohemian lifestyles of Caillebotte’s Impressionist peers.
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