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Delhi is a Ghazal
On reading Mumbai’s Ghazal by Raef Kazi I dream of Delhi sitting in Amsterdam tonight Glamor in the lawns, silk whispers to pashmina tonight All that dust, never dulls the white gaadis and kurtas This is Delhi we are talking about tonight Tall red brick walls surrounding gated marvels Ghazals soirees and an open grill…
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Building Inclusive Safe Spaces: my brown dream
Two institutions have come under the radar recently for allowing their platform to spout bigotry; both apologized, and in their inner circles professed that the core consensus was to give everyone a forum to vent out their inner feelings. However offensive they might have been they had the “right” to express. Here is my (to…
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New Lunch Menu at Loetje
My love for Loetje is well-documented. I continue to enjoy their food and service. They have revamped the lunch menu and offer poke bowls, which are quite trendy at the moment. I had mine with “biefstuk” – it was delicious, beautifully cooked meat, succulent and full of flavor. The men in my life enjoyed their…
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Ramen on a Rainy Day
On a rainy day a warm bowl of ramen is very welcome. Tokyo Ramen Iki is located at the Stadshart in Amstelveen. It is a small cute joint that serves reasonably priced yummy food. The service was pitch perfect. I will surely be visiting it often and would recommend it especially if you have a…
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The Uterus Inheritance
I remember the Ambassador rides from Bhubaneswar to CuttackYour tussar sari draped around your shoulderAt home you would read files, make notes“It is tough being a woman Secretary of Industries”You had endometriosis A fresh incision on an arterial veinNever did you take a day off,Never did anyone find out In Raghurajpur they had an exhibition of handicraftsYou…
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Private Party at Cedars
Cedars continues to be one of my favorite restaurants in Amsterdam. Today, I was there for a very special private party and managed to click some pictures along with my talented friend Amrita Suri. Cedars is beautifully located by the river side. Its warm vibe and hospitality is par excellence. The food was divine, the…
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Ku Kitchen and Bar in Utrechtsestraat
Ku Kitchen and Bar located in Utrechtsestraat offers modern fine dining with authentic Japanese dishes. Crispy tempuras, perfectly grilled meat, fresh sushi and sashimi, along with salads and trendy options such as sliders with the yummiest sweet potato fries. Their seating is minimal benches, with an industrial feel. Do not go in expecting plump cushions,…
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Are You Looking For A Sign?
This is it. The divine seeks you, as you seek the divine.
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Road Trip to Hasselt and Radhadesh
We made a short trip to Hasselt and Radhesh just after the New Year. Radhadesh holds a special place in my heart and I love going there to seek blessings. As it is a long drive from Amsterdam we decided to stay overnight at Hasselt. It turned out to be a cute little town with…
