Rabindranath Tagore (1961), A Documentary on a Great Literary Figure
Whenever I learn about Indian history, I am always surprised by the long history of interconnectedness between India… Read More
Pav Bhaji, A Quintessential Bombay Street Food
One of the things I miss most about living in Mumbai is the pav bhaji. It was one… Read More
Bhel Puri Recipe, A Menagerie of Flavor and Texture
Bhel puri is another fun Indian snack food from Gujarat. It is a fun treat made from a… Read More
Junglee – Hindi Movie Classic
Who is junglee (uncultured, wild)? Is it the mannered, wealthy people who live lives according to the rules… Read More
Date Halwa (Khajur no Halvo) and Our Visit to a Date Farm
The wind was still blowing violently in the morning when we set out for home after our Mt. Read More
Movie Review: Well Done Abba!
Well Done Abba is a delightful farcical comedy about corruption in India. Armaan Ali (Boman Irani) is a… Read More
Pani Puri and our Anniversary Post Giveaway!
Puja and I got married three years ago, on June 4th, in a mostly Indian-style wedding. For… Read More
Movie: Hippie Masala
In the 1960s, many Westerners flocked to India on a spiritual journey. Most left after weeks or months. Read More
Movie Review Monday: Arjun: The Warrior Prince
About as long as I’ve known Puja, she’s shared with me stories of the Mahabharata and tried to… Read More