White Penny Loafers : MANGO #EyesForFashion
White penny loafers in white leather by MANGO. I saw these and fell in love. Ordered them off the MANGO India online store. I’m a size EU 39 ( varies…
Why be on Twitter? #Photographers
( This is in response to what @MidwestPhoto tweeted to me earlier this week. ) I love being on Twitter and I’m often asked, “Why be on Twitter? What is…
Motherland Magazine, July 2014
You know there’s this type of publication called a “Magazine”? Since almost all my consumption of information and creatives takes place online, on the Internet, I don’t have any magazine…
Being a Sellout & Making Money
After some ( about a decade plus ) Â years of being part of the “workforce” as an independent / entrepreneurial / freelancing photographer / graphic designer ( yes, I’ve done…
#LiveInCotton Neha Yadav
#LiveInCotton is a Tumblr photography project commissioned by the Cotton Council International and I’m one of the photographers working on the assignment. It involves photographing people in their regular, daily…
Happy Independence Day 2014
The online initiative by the India Government, myGov.nic.in has piqued my interest enough for me to actually go sign up on it. I’m not entirely sure what to make of…
Anu PD, Hauz Khas Village #EyesForFashion
I recently got to spend some time with fashion designer and wonderful human Anu PD. We got lunch together and then Anu spent some time regaling me with stories connected…
The BodyShop : Camomile Make-up Remover
Haven’t tried too many make-up removers but this is the only one that’s now a part of my regular routine. For really excellent water-proof super non-removable make-up, this takes about…
The Natural : Sorbetto Sugar Scrub
I could eat this. More citrusy things from Paintbox Soapworks. Lavender, Pink grapefruit, Lime and Litsea essential oil. Emulsifying sugar scrub, which basically means it makes suds. Like a soap.…
Vodafone Foundation Connected Women Report 2014
The Vodafone Foundation, in collaboration with the Cherie Blair Foundation. This report has been produced by the Vodafone Group, supported by the Vodafone Foundation and in collaboration with Professor Linda…
Return from #Dharchula #EyesForDestinations
You recall Honorary Capatin Bhola sahab? He had said he’d wait for us when we left Dharchula at 6/7 a.m. on the road where his home is located. True to…
#WhatsUpNaina : July 2014 Update
Welcome to crazy busy July with bouquets & brickbats. All in all, a very happening month and nothing makes me happier than being busy. A lot has happened and the…
The Salad That Feeds Me
The photographs should be self-explanatory – it’s a very simple salad. I sometimes add processed meat like sausages etc. to it depending on how bored I am. Otherwise salt &…
Simple Pleasures : Chai
I like this new thing my life. Green tea. It’s not packaged / retail green-tea – no brand. It’s straight from a tea estate in Aambari, West Bengal. Full leaves.…
19 #CoverUp
Just another day out meeting friends and getting some shopping done. Summers means lots of Linen for me. My only problem with Linen is that it creases too easily and…
Down Memory Lane #OldHome #Dharchula #EyesForDestinations
It would be sacrilege to not visit the home we used to live in 30 years ago when Dad was posted at Dharchula. This day was dedicated to that. We…
Agency Emails & How They Tried To Arm Twist Me
Here is an email exchange I recently had with a Digital Agency / PR firm that wanted me to tweet about their client’s brand. First email from them on Day…
Solid Scent Balm : The Englishman
What an introduction to a solid scent balm. It’s called The Englishman no less. ( You know I’m weak-kneed for the British accent and all things British don’t you? )…
Attempt at a Picnic #Dharchula #EyesForDestinations
Boya and girls all ready for a picnic further down the road from Dharchula. Food & drink packed and a couple of Maruti Gypsies to ferry us. We set out…
Paintbox Soapworks : Bookkeeper’s Butter
This is one of their all time best-sellers and it has become one of my favorites as well. Bookkeeper’s Butter : Intense hand & cuticle salve, with pink grapefruit &…
Europe : Amsterdam, Heineken Factory & Museum
A walk through the Heineken Beer Factory and Museum in Amsterdam. You buy a ticket for the unassisted tour and at the end you get to drink some beer too.…
#Dharchula A Walk To Nepal #EyesForDestinations
You can walk across a foot-bridge that hangs over the Kali river, from Dharchula to Nepal. Â Residents are permitted to move to and for without permits / paperwork – I…
18 #CoverUp
While I was shooting, the subject said I should spend some time in front of the camera as well. So here I am. Thank you for the awesome photos @akanksharedhu…
Adobe Photography Symposium 2014 Bangalore
My first professional speaking engagement as a luxury and lifestyle photographer at the Adobe Photography Symposium 2014 at Bangalore.