Tag: Bangalore
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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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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 A Bouquet Travels From Bangalore To Paris…And Back in Time
The whimsical journey of a bouquet – through security in Bangalore, on a long-haul flight to Frankfurt, another round of security, a layover, and finally to Paris.
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10-Minute Groceries & Infinite Paper Bags
The rise of Q-commerce in India has transformed consumer habits dramatically, favoring quick delivery apps like Zepto and Blinkit over traditional shopping. While convenience reigns, it limits product variety and encourages a sedentary lifestyle. The proliferation of delivery packages raises environmental concerns, prompting a call for balance between convenience and…
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Why the resistance? The curious case of autowalas
My love-hate relationship with autos started when I moved to Pune. Since then, I have gone through countless rejections, destination judgements and absurd fare demands, leaving me wondering why autowalas are the way they are.
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My tryst with an ovarian cyst – laparoscopic surgery by Dr. Deepak Rao
(This is the final part of a three-part series about my experience from the discovery of the dermoid cyst, to my harrowing experience in the various hospitals of Bangalore, to the final laparoscopic removal by Dr. Deepak Rao of Rashmi Hospital). I was admitted for surgery early on the morning…
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My tryst with an ovarian cyst – laparotomy v/s laparoscopy
(This is a part II of a three-part series about my experience from the discovery of the dermoid cyst to my harrowing experience in the various hospitals of Bangalore, to the final laparoscopic removal by Dr. Deepak Rao of Rashmi Hospital). Fifth stop: Manipal Hospital, on the 1st day of 2019.…
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My tryst with an ovarian cyst – discovery & diagnosis
(This is the first part of a three-part series about my experience from the discovery of the dermoid cyst, to my harrowing experience in the various hospitals of Bangalore, to the final laparoscopic removal by Dr. Deepak Rao of Rashmi Hospital). I look forward to Christmas holidays more than the…
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Two Amazing Delivery Apps That Are Ruining Us
A few weeks ago, we asked some friends to come over on a Friday evening for beer and kebabs – what was to be a short affair, became a full fledged dinner party and we found ourselves wondering what to feed our guests. Swiggy zindabad, I yelled! Try Dunzo, said…
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How Being A Social Media Ballerina Got Me A Pot Of Mustard!
Food Trucks are quite the rage in Bangalore since last year and you can eat a wide variety of stuff ranging from kababs to to pav bhaji to burgers to pancakes! My favourite of course is Le Casse-Croûte, a French food truck which launched in September 2015 and serves sandwiches…
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Why I Still Swear By Auto Rickshaws
Those who know me, know me as the fiercely stubborn woman has refused to learn driving (I actually did, just never got my license) and relies on public transport for her daily commute – buses and local trains in Bombay, buses, rickshaws and 6-seaters (yes I used them too) in…
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Nesting in Bangalore – Part III
We recently moved (again) – the desire to live in a nicer apartment, far outweighs the hassle of dealing with the agents of Bangalore, their weird accents and their absolute failure to understand our requirements, not to mention the greed of the landlords! This time we were very lucky –…
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