My Lane on the ‘HIGHWAY’!
The Movie HIGHWAY – it’s a journey that I didn’t want to end, just like the protagonist Veera. It’s a movie which actually moves a lot inside you and yet it isn’t the typical dark or negative film. It’s a movie which will stay with me for a very long... Read More
Pondicherry (Mumbai) – New Antiques & Interiors Find!
Nothing gets BombayJules’s adrenalin pumping more than a new interiors find! And here we have Pondicherry (in the Metro area of Mumbai) – a store that is only a few weeks old and the creation of Lina and Rahul Parekh. Behind the sunny yellow facade of Pondicherry (itself reminiscent of... Read More
Scenes from The Golden Temple, Amritsar
If there is one place that can knock you down with a feather like the Taj Mahal can..it’s the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Wow, what an amazing place. Last weekend, Mr Jules and I had the very great pleasure of visiting Amritsar and the Temple with our great friends Mr... Read More
Crossing the Chasm of Potential
We are living in a very promising time for entrepreneurs in India and elsewhere in the world. The time is ripe, society is keener than ever before to welcome you with support and some infrastructure. Entrepreneurs are not viewed as ‘Unemployed’ as stated by Mark Zuckerberg in the movie ‘The Social Media’, rather there... Read More
Women and Entrepreneurial Quotient | Payal Gandhi Hoon
It is indeed a considerable step not just in her thinking but also for her identity. For here it is all about carving a brand new identity – a way of realising her true potential and the value that she can add to this world through her unique skill or... Read More
Thoughts on the Sexual Harassment Act 2013 | Vidya V Raja
Almost 16 years after the Apex Court in the landmark ‘Vishaka’ judgment laid down guidelines making it mandatory for every employer to provide a mechanism to redress issues pertaining to sexual harassment at the workplace, The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 came into... Read More
Five Essentials of Being a Fearless Female Entrepreneur | Shilpi Singh | Blogger
Four out of five women entrepreneurs whom I have met in the last few years are somewhat scared. Sometimes scared of failing, many a time scared of being perfect, scared of being judged, scared of falling short of their own expectations and others’ expectations from them. Whatever, the reason, this... Read More
My A-Z of Mumbai Food
I found that writing my ‘A-Z of Mumbai Places‘ to be quite addictive. So much so, that I thought I would challenge myself with an ‘A-Z of Mumbai Food’. The good thing about doing this in a city like Mumbai, is that it is OK to cheat slightly by mentioning... Read More
Ubiquitous India: No 5 – The Cart
The Indian cart surely has to be a design classic? A design that doesn’t falter – four large spindly wheels on a sturdy frame with a wooden top. And there is just no way that you would not see one of these if you were to go outside today. They... Read More
My A-Z of Mumbai Places
There has been a blogging challenge going on this month which I did not take part in – called the ‘A-Z Blog Challenge’, which requires the writer to post every day (except Sundays) thematically. Because I had been travelling quite a bit, I was not able to commit to this... Read More
You Photographing Me Photographing You
I always stop off at the Gateway of India if I am down south in Colaba. Because I love to see the tourists – mostly Indian – that flock to the site for a glimpse of history and a view of the sea. I also love the way that they... Read More
Ayesha Kumar – Bespoke Clothes Designer & Dressmaker
In the two years that I have lived in Bombay, I have not had the opportunity to have clothes made to my own design and fit. This is kind of crazy as tailors and dressmakers line every avenue of the city – and it is pretty much the norm for... Read More
The Sea Link – Mumbai’s greatest ever feat of engineering?
There are so many civil engineering projects going on in Mumbai right now – the Monorail, the Metro, the airport’s new terminal T2, road widening, road extensions and Expressways being built. None of them are finished or appear destined to ever be finished. I don’t think the city’s authorities can... Read More
Return to Camelot (and a new Del Trotter Bar!)
This is the one you’ve been waiting for folks! For me to finally go antiques shopping again. Well it’s the Camelot sale from today until 8th April and there was no way I was going to miss it. I hadn’t been to Camelot for ages – partly to do with... Read More
Photoessay : It’s all about the women!
Sorry you haven’t been hearing much from me lately. I’ve just come back from a trip to the UK to see friends and family (see my Facebook posting for lots of pictures).I will get my act together soon – in the meantime, here is my latest collection of group poses.... Read More
Bangalore – A Migrant’s Perspective
Bangalore…a city I migrated to a decade back. With 2 pieces of luggage and a music system, I found myself in a guesthouse sponsored from work. It looked like a growing neighborhood with charming houses and a lot of construction underway. BUT what struck me, literally physically, was that I... Read More
Dr. Veechi Shahi – Wellness & Meditation Coach
Every moment is alive with possibility; it is Dr. Veechi Shahi’s life work to inspire people to live it to the fullest. Dr. Veechi Shahi is an exuberant, joyous and deeply-connected life and wellness coach who believes in the wonder of life. She offers Life and Wellness Coaching, Stress Management,... Read More
Women Empowerment
Inside every woman is a sacred and sensitive space where she can flower in her uniqueness, and step into the circle of beautiful and wise women. Femininity wields great power. When you can love yourself for who you are, all facets of life rooted in, you begin to change –... Read More
From EQ to SQ
Life is infinite, and once we open the gateways of our mind, body and soul, we can travel to incredible distances. A New Leaf was founded by Dr. Veechi as a platform for integrated and holistic healing techniques and programs that can lift people into a place of peace and... Read More
Colourful Holi, Colourful Barber Shop
Actually this post is not about Holi. This is the third year I’ve been India during Holi and the third year that Mr Jules and I have locked ourselves firmly inside the apartment. I think if I could go and see the Holi celebrations somewhere truly spiritual, I would be... Read More