Smooth Sips and Desi Tips: When Scotch Meets Tharra
One evening, my dad’s friend Santosh joined him for their customary evening liquor session. As they settled into their…
It’s Apocalypse Time – Yay!
In 2012, the Mayan prophecy about doomsday dominated headlines and conversations. The impending end—or reset—of the Mayan Calendar on…
All In: A $1,200 Blackjack Lesson
Once Reena and I finished our Las Vegas sightseeing, I reserved the last day to try my luck on…
The Great Coin Chase: Childhood Sprinting Nightmare
Ah, the vivid childhood memories. My dad often tasked me with the noble duty of depositing the quarterly installments…
H1B Visa Renewal: Battling Bureaucratic Barriers
It had been a little more than seven years since I moved to the US, and I was due…
Pennies and Pain: A Canister of Wheat and a Pound of Bania Wisdom
What does it take to be a bania? You’d know in a moment. As was the norm in India…
Sue ‘em! : A Failed Lawsuit Attempt at Legal Riches
In the US, I often heard those “get rich quick” stories where regular folks filed lawsuits against big corporations…
When Life Gives You Legs: A Mopedless Topper
The 10th standard in school is a rollercoaster of emotions. Sometimes you’re treated like a kid, other times you…
A Dusty Struggle
You might wonder what my first challenge was after relocating to India. Well, it was none other than the…
Peek-a-Boo: The Art of Dodging Prying Eyes and a myth of privacy
In India, curiosity flows through our veins like chai in the morning, deeply woven into the fabric of our…