This book has changed the way I look at food. I accidentally came across this book in Blossoms while I was busy picking up some books on business. I had my hands full, so I promised myself that I will pick it up later. In recent years, a lot of my acquaintances and friends have been … [Read more…]
Me and two of my colleagues wanted to sample the food at Samarkand at Infantry Road. So, we booked a table for yesterday at 7.30 pm. One of my colleague, Rueben, also wanted to bring his wife and son (or maybe it was me who suggested that it would be a good idea – I … [Read more…]
Like Tom Hanks in The Terminal I ended up taking three flights just to get from Bangalore to Ha Noi. The first of them dropped us at Singapore Changi airport. The transit areas are the only places where one can obtain some good sleep. We had about five hours to spend before our second flight. … [Read more…]
A short walk around Dimapur’s commercial area We took a small walk around the New Market and Hong Kong market area of Dimapur. The market area is just like any other small city. The shops give away the fact the Dimapur residents have good purchasing power as compared to their neighbours. There are roadside, nondescript … [Read more…]
How much mod can a Maruti 800 take? I had written earlier that Shillong and Sohra practically commutes in Maruti 800. Gowri Sankar pointed out that the following vehicle, which belonged to Heprit, is actually a Maruti 800!!! Tourist spots in Cherrapunjee (Sohra) There are quite a few tourist spots in Sohra. These are well maintained. The access … [Read more…]
Ever since I left Kharagpur, I have been missing Waldorf’s food – or Waldies as would affectionately call it. It has been almost two and half years since I have tasted anything that is remotely close to Waldies[1]. After many outings to the “Chinese” and North-Eastern restaurants, I came across Yak’s Kitchen. Last weekend me … [Read more…]
