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What It’s Really Like to Write a Book
Many people dream of writing a book. It sounds rather glamorous. Or, if someone has an interesting life story, they’re […]
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Does Living in India Turn You Into a Bad Person?
Living in India definitely has its ups and downs — extreme ups and downs that it’s difficult to imagine unless […]
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The Profound Power of the Haridwar Ganga Aarti
It was nearly 7 p.m. Darkness had almost completed its descent. I unsteadily stood on the lower step of the main ghat, Hari-ki-Pauri, at Haridwar with the holy water lapping at my feet. Apparently,...
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Meditating at the Mahabodhi Temple Complex
As the sun was setting, with monks beside me, I finally sat down to meditate. The overhead tree branches were alive with bird chatter, while gentle chanting in the background and the waft of incense...
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A Life Lesson from the Hawk and the Crow
The crow had interrupted the hawk's morning reverie just like the noisy band had interrupted mine. It was a daring and bold move. The hawk is a powerful bird. Smaller birds were usually scared of it....
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Tiruvannamalai and the Silence of Mount Arunachala
There's a saying amongst spiritual seekers that it's grace alone that brings you to Tiruvannamalai and Mount Arunachala, and when the mountain calls you, you must go. Tiruvannamalai, around four hours...
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10 Things I’ve Learned from 10 Years Living in India
As I approach 10 years of living in India, I've been reflecting on my journey and what it's entailed. Starting off in Kolkata and ending in Mumbai, it's been a roller coaster of extraordinary...
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Why I Stopped Blogging (and Haven’t Regretted It)
When I moved to Mumbai in 2008, I started a blog about my life in India married to an Indian guy. At the time, there weren't many similar blogs. It was disappointing, as I was going through a huge...
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The Fearless Collective: Fearless in Mumbai
Near Sassoon Dock in Mumbai, there's a magnificent mural with a powerful message that encourages women to live fearlessly. It's been created by the Fearless Collective, a group that uses art to speak...
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Gond and Baiga: A Tale of Two Tribes in Madhya Pradesh
The ancient Baiga and Gond tribes, who traditionally dwelled in forests in central India, coexist together. However, their villages tell different stories of their prosperity.
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How Doing a TEDx Talk Taught Me I Don’t Have to be Perfect
There’s a good reason why I became a writer and not an actor. Although I can be deceptively outgoing and […]
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Australians in India: Australia Unlimited Interview Series
Recently, I was asked by the Australian government to participate in Australia Unlimited’s new Australia Day interview series, highlighting Australians […]
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Très RARE 2018: Showcasing India’s Best Boutique Hotels
The future of tourism in India undoubtedly lies in experiences. India is not a country to be seen. It's a country to be engaged with.
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India Tourism Trends: Indian Wildlife Beyond the Tiger
Nature doesn't touch the hearts of tourists who just want a photo of a tiger to show off. Yet, we need an emotional reaction to nature in order to thrive and be happy.
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Travel and the Secret to Staying Young (from an 80 Year Old)
"We looked at going into a retirement home but decided not to because the people there are old! Mind you, we're nearing our 80s," the couple told me.
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