Kahaani (2008)

Kahaani is a pretty solid mystery thriller. It starts with a chemical terrorist attack that kills all the passengers on… Read more

Rice and Lentils with Yogurt Drink (Kichdi Chaas)

Kichidi and chaas is my all-time favorite comfort food. My mom used to make kichidi for me whenever I felt… Read more

Pulao Recipe (Indian Rice Pilaf)

If you could tell the history of rice pilaf, you could tell the history of the world to at least… Read more

The Dirty Picture

“Is she vamp or victim?” the gossip columnists Nayla asks, “which should I label her?” The Dirty Picture is based… Read more

Dry Bhel (Sukhi Bhel)

The best way to travel in India has to be by train. The one positive thing everyone can agree British… Read more

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 and the… 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 of the… 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 balance of… Read more

Junglee – Hindi Movie Classic

Who is junglee (uncultured, wild)? Is it the mannered, wealthy people who live lives according to the rules of society,… 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. Whitney and… 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 chauffeur in… 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 the ceremony we… Read more