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I like to write on whatever catches my eye, whatever wows, moves and enthralls. I believe Life is meant to be lived and we got to feel the excitement, albeit with a Heart.

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July 10, 2016

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India Art Fair 2026- Art with a Soul!

February 10, 2026

From leading South Asian and international galleries to pioneering institutions and dynamic, experimental spaces, India Art Fair 2026 brought together a constellation of voices shaping South Asia’s artistic landscape. This year, the fair once again showcased the region’s creative energy, and went beyond geographical boundaries to create a deeper and more nuanced encounter with noble ideas, original practices and unique perspectives. The Qutab Minar from 'Monuments' by Samiksha Singh What was striking was the mixed media used to create a thought or message, pushing the boundaries some more. Take for example artist Samiksha Singh’s ‘Monuments’, which was on display. It features intricate thread work and speaks of the connection between architecture and the longevity of ideas. A column from Qutab Minar Complex that had people awestruck standing around it at any point of time, made by carefully threading copper zari onto soluble fabric, dissolving its base and leaving a de...

Goa Church Legacy

March 20, 2024

Goa Churches attract tourists but have lost some of their old glory! Goa as we know has a history of Portuguese rule and the churches that imbue the city are a reflection of a time gone by. The Portuguese were in Goa for about 450 years right up to 1961 and the influence is so visible through not just the food and culture but the eye-catching, high standing churches and the freshly whitewashed looking sign of cross that one often sights along the way, especially in the interiors. Ofcourse the Basilica of Bom Jesus in distinct Renaissance baroque architecture is the most revered and recognised by UNESCO that accorded it the status of a World Heritage Site. It has the embalmed mortal remains of St Francis Xavier and also houses beautiful art works of Biblical times. While it has become a major tourist attraction over the years it no more holds a Portuguese service. Majority churches in Goa now have Konkani as the main language in their service apart from English. However the imposing...

The enduring charm of Golf

August 30, 2021

In my earliest memory, I remember it as a place with rolling meadows and colourful hats with everyone swinging an exciting looking stick. Barely into school, I boasted I had just visited New Zealand every time I rolled down from home to the golf course! You heard that right. Maybe as we were in picturesque Wellington, an army cantonment in Tamil Nadu, and in my head I was confused with all the movies in VCRs and felt just maybe we are that Wellington, with such a diverse setting from any I had been exposed to. This was my first encounter with a game where the players always wore a contradictory air of distress and glee and the arena looked like it was almost a pathway to Heaven. There began the intrigue. Following years, I got used to this designated, exclusive verdant island in every town my father was to get posted and my understanding evolved. Now I just thought it is a place elders go for outdoor recreation and even to get into the good books of a boss. It jus...