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Independent journalist, writer, Child Sexual Abuse survivor & activist and a strong voice against sexual abuse.
LIFE
| 5-minute read
An Aunty who fed Ahmedabad Goan vindaloo: Mary Lobo became a mother to students eating at La Bella
Aunty Lobo’s passing signifies the end of a special epicurean era where you got a delicious Goan meal under Rs 100, and where the owner would sit down and hear your personal tales.
ART & CULTURE
| 8-minute read
To eat like a glittering royal: A mansion in Vadodara now serves authentic regal Maratha delicacies
The historic Vadodara mansion showcases both the luxuries of royal life, as well as the richness of its taste reflected in some extraordinary cooking.
LIFE
| 7-minute read
Not only Narendra Modi, we Gujaratis love mangoes!
Trust a Gujarati to find innovative ways to accommodate mangoes in every meal twice a day.
LIFE
| 5-minute read
On Mother's Day: Mothers, teach your sons respect, so that they never abuse others
Mothers can secure a safe future for many others by raising their own sons right.
LIFE
| 7-minute read
No time to retire! Sarojben and Sharmistaben are 80+ and still revolutionising the Gujarati catering business
These two women pioneered the catering business in the early '80s when the professional kitchen was a male-dominated area. Over 30 years and running, they are still an inspiration.
VOICES
| 4-minute read
Child Sexual Abuse: It's a huge problem in India. Why don't our netas care?
India has very high rates of children being sexually abused. Punishments have increased but rates of conviction are abysmally low. Why don't political parties make personal safety education a promise in their poll manifestos?
VARIETY
| 6-minute read
Holi sweets, the Sindhi way: Reinventing the lost art of Sindhi sweet making
Geeyar, Pragiri, Tahiri or Koki are all tasty Sindhi sweets prepared on Holi. It's time to revisit their glories!
LIFE
| 7-minute read
This Women’s Day, honour women the right way!
Treat her as a person first — not property, your family’s honour, or the keeper of your family’s sanskaars.
VOICES
| 5-minute read
I am the mother of a dyslexic daughter. Here’s why I think PM Modi should apologise for making fun of dyslexia
What kind of example is PM Modi setting? That it is okay to crack a joke at the expense of a person with disabilities?
VOICES
| 6-minute read