When the Latika Roy Foundation got an opportunity to take part in the Vodafone World of Difference program as part of my Dasra Executive Education training, we said yes because we say yes to [...]
I first encountered Rahul Cherian as a quiet voice of reason in the midst of a vitriolic e-mail battle during the deliberations on the new disability bill being debated at the time here in India. [...]
I was asked to be the Chief Guest and Judge at a Baby Contest today. The invitation was delivered by the woman who was organizing the event and lucky for me, I was not in the office at the time. [...]
We got lucky yesterday. And by “we”, I mean the country. Keshav Desiraju has been appointed Health Secretary, Government of India. I’ve heard him described as a visionary, a [...]
My friend Peter Phun is a friend I’ve never met. Several years ago, I thought I had lost all the photos I took at my niece’s wedding. I posted my anguish on an online forum and he [...]
Ever try Khao Suey? I first had it at my friend Shavak’s 50th birthday party. A revelation. Such a strange and wonderful combination of tastes, textures and fragrances! Lemony tang. [...]
A few days ago I wrote a post about the Delhi gang rape. It was called “Angry” and it detailed the rage I felt both about what that young woman had suffered and what every woman in [...]
I am angry at every man I see these days. In a fancy home-goods shop this afternoon, I watched as an older guy got too close to a young salesgirl. One month ago, I might have rolled my eyes and [...]