The other day I got talking to a friend in India. He asked me what are my plans and when I mentioned that sooner or later I’d like to return to my homeland, he had a few words of advice, tongue solidly in cheek, listing why it would be a bad idea. Knowing my tendency [...]

This week we went to visit an art exhibition. Sohini’s school had organized an end-of-the-term exhibition of various artworks created by the students. What an impressive collection it was! It’s interesting to see how young minds work: their innocence, their aspirations and their imagination. I could not stop taking pictures of the wonderful paintings, collages, [...]

We are all attracted to glamourous showcases. Most of us not only want to look at what is on the show, but often want to possess it, be it computers, designer clothes, toys, watches, wines or cars. But how does the world look from inside the showcase? I have no idea! But this mannequin seemed [...]

This couldn’t have been timed better. Just when we - as so many Indians living outside the country - are making plans to visit home this summer, comes this cover story in India Today about chaos at Indian airports. Here is the story in a few words: “Low fares helped make air travel a reality [...]

Invitation to peace, originally uploaded by Kanti Kumar.
Spring is here, finally! Days are getting warmer in Switzerland…. One sunny and warm afternoon, we went for a walk in the forest of Versoix near Geneva with our friends. From there we went to the lakeside for a stroll and tea. This photo is one of many [...]