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The Paradox of Menstruation

A sacred contradiction, where menstruation is celebrated as a rite of passage but also stigmatized as impure in India

Oct 12, 2024

Person in facial paint and costume photo

Oct 12, 2024

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Relishing Dosa: Far From Home, Prepared By The Indian Army

At 12,000 feet above sea level, I stumbled upon the world’s highest dosa point in Ladakh, India

Feb 18

A wooden structure with steel roofing with a board featuring a hand-painting of an army personnel with ‘Dosa Point’ written beside it.

Feb 18

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What I Meat In My Lunch and How I Seas The Meal

Twice a week, I indulge in a seven-course meal on the eastern coast of India, that offers everything in one go

Mar 15

A plate with steamed rice and cooked fish placed in the center. Around the plate, seven bowls of various items like yogurt, stir-fried veggies, and curries are placed.

Mar 15

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The Memoirist

Paddling Through Paradise In God’s Own Country

I lived in the present, embracing a coastal town and its backwaters in Kerala, India

Mar 7

The sun rises at the horizon in the backwaters with a silhouette of a tree on the left.

Mar 7

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Living Vicariously Through Biryanis From South India

In the wake of a disappointment in the Himalayas, I treated my friend to a recollection of the various styles of biryani

Feb 21

On a banana leaf, a yellow-colored rice with pieces of meat, sliced onions in yogurt, and a brown-colored dry gravy beside it, is served. A steel glass of water is kept on the side.

Feb 21

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An intricately designed Hindu temple and its towering structure.

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The Hyderabadi Haleem Is a Slow-Cooked Stew With a Legal Identity

Ramadan is incomplete with a portion of Haleem, at least in Hyderabad, India

Mar 25

On a white plate, a black bowl holds a portion of brown-colored stew with shredded meat, garnished with caramelized onions, coriander leaves, and mint leaves.

Mar 25

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Why I Loved Kerala’s Egg Necklace Dessert with Portuguese Influence

Mutta Maala is a two-ingredient dessert that journeyed from Portugal to the Malabar region of India

Mar 20

On a white plate, over a banana leaf yellow threads are placed on a custard-texture pudding with a cherry on the top.

Mar 20

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Karah Parshad: Understanding The Sacred Offering in Sikhism

How a simple sweet pudding that I received at the Golden Temple in India, fosters a sense of equality

Mar 5

A brown colored sweet pudding is placed on the palm of cupped hands of a person who is also seen wearing golden bangles.

Mar 5

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Preparing Thandai: An Elixir for Lord Shiva and Indian Summer

This traditional milk-based beverage from India is the ultimate summer refreshment

Mar 3

On a blue plate, two ceramic cups of milk with strands of saffron are kept. Pieces of cardamom, a stick of cardamom, and a white-colored powdered mixture are placed around the cups.

Mar 3

Ninad Kulkarni

Ninad Kulkarni

Through stories, I seek to resonate, reflect, and inspire—whether through the flavors of a local dish or the echoes of a journey.

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