During one of our trips through Karnataka, we visited Hampi to see the ruins of Vijayanagar. What a fascinating city it is! Under a UNESCO mandate, extensive restorations are ongoing. The temples are awe inspiring! But for M the best part of that trip was a stay in the nearby town of Hospet. A busy, [...]
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Massachusetts State House Rotunda, Dec 2006 Celebrating Ugadi! Wishing You All A Wonderful New Year! M&A
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Idli Sambar: Its whats for brunch! Of late, I seem to be craving idlis. First it was Lakshmi, who tormented us with her pati's excellent idli making skills. Then at the Konkani Sammelan we had idli sambar for breakfast, and I only had one serving! Considering the long lines, I felt guilty and did not [...]
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It was a dream of mine to walk up the mountains to the Tirupati Temple. When I shared this with M, the 14 km hike up more than 4000 steps did not dissuade her. My dream became her's too! Last summer, after a week-long tour of Aihole, Badami, Pattadakal and Hampi, we took an overnight [...]
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This was five years in the making! Lots of ups and downs! There were times I thought it would never see the light of day. But my co-editors were always there to pick me up, dust my knees and pat my shoulder. “You can do it!” M always reminded me. And so I persevered, and [...]
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As I daydream of the foods I will be eating in mumbai, M interjects my reverie – she needs a small diamond cluster earring. “But you already have a beautiful pair,” I remind, as if any woman can actually forget the glittering rocks they have. “Those are too big, and for wearing to work everyday [...]
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