Tag Archives: Traditions

Deep-fried in culture and tradition

Posted on October 14, 2010 by amusingelephant

This past weekend I made a trip to Vadodara formerly known as Baroda to meet my friend, tangy lemon. As I boarded the flight; business men were making last-minute calls, closing deals and making preparations for their weekend. This is … Continue reading →

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Luxurious living in Banjara Hills

Posted on September 28, 2010 by amusingelephant

I had an ambitious plan for this trip. It was meant to begin in Varanasi and end in Khajuraho. I was hoping to traverse through one of the most religious belts of the country. As I began coordinating the trip … Continue reading →

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Young, single and willing to spend

Posted on September 14, 2010 by amusingelephant

In my effort to understand the Bombay work landscape, today I met an interior architect, Kunal Shah. When I was in New York a good friend informed me about Shah and his understanding of the work culture in Bombay. Shah … Continue reading →

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Embroidering Art and Culture.

Posted on September 12, 2010 by amusingelephant

Queens Mansion is an old British Colonial style building. The building is located in the Fort area of Bombay which is the central business district. Besides the usual financial and investment firms the building also houses two contemporary art galleries. … Continue reading →

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