Ghee shots
And he gobbled it up, not in moderation, mind you, but in immensely large quantities – stealing it from pots, smearing it on walls, sharing it with other children –
Staying alive
But eventually, if all this progress merely leads to strengthening the bond with our local pharmacists only, is that really a victory? In other words, if we are indeed living
Breathing room
The thing is, I had to undergo a lung lobectomy, a phrase I could not spell, let alone pronounce, a few months ago. Though it sounded oddly elegant, almost like
Viva a Lourinhã
In the map of the world, if you zoom into Portugal and double zoom a bit north of Lisbon, there is a good chance you might spot Lourinhã. This picturesque
Agora sim…Living in Portugal
I must confess that I landed in Lisbon a few years back, full of hope, armed with enthusiasm, Google Translate, and a suitcase full of impractical shoes. The cobbled streets,
Startled Nations
There are a few things in life that unite people across oceans – like love and music, for example. And then, unexpectedly, there is the humble exclamation, “Hain?” Or as
Proverbial tales
Let us get one thing straight – no matter where you are on this planet – Lisbon, Langfang, London, or lounging in your own living room – someone is about
Accidental ambassador
They say only mad dogs and Englishmen venture out in the Indian summer. I’m neither, yet here I am, in the capital city, sweating through my clothes, my sanity, and
Mango mania
We all know that there are two kinds of people in this world. Those who love mangoes and the others who pretend that they do not. However, nowhere is this
Thread lightly
This woman was not just an eye-brow specialist – she was a brow whisperer Let me tell you about my brush with the Brow Queen. Who am I talking about?










