“Feels like a typhoon is coming, doesn’t it?” “It does?” I turned left to look at my elderly walking companion in the dark and windy Yoron night. Noboru pursed his […]
In pictures: Gastronomic delight for Kolkata boy during month-long stay in Philippines’ Siargao and Cebu
I spent a month on Siargao island in the Philippines in March-April. I cooked quite a bit but sometimes went out to eat, too. One of the interesting gastronomic experiences […]
Up, close & personal with Hornbill
A big stage. A pretty Israeli woman and a wiry Bangalore guy sitting at a table on it eating the world’s hottest chillies with the crowd cheering them on. Other […]
In search of serendipity
It was a delightful but almost surreal experience. There I was tucking into breakfast in a cold misty hill station and then I hopped into a bus and, a few […]
Eat like a local
There are several reasons why I love Thailand. It’s not too far away, not too costly and most people who’ve visited the country would say it’s tourist-friendly. Another reason would […]
Foodie’s paradise
The French take things personally when it comes to food. In this wonderful country, there are debates over whether the cheese made in Brittany is better than that made in […]
Cinema paradiso
After the wonderful cinema Metro opened in Chowringhee in 1935, its brilliant art deco architecture and fixtures made a tremendous impact on the building styles of Calcutta. Soon afterwards, art […]