09 Thoughtwasp
We’re the “cake sisters”. We’re also the “chocolate-anything” sisters. Some cake, some flowers and some homemade food – especially “aloo-methi” ( potatoes and fenugreek leaves ) on a regular “let’s…
Articles & Writing
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How To Work With Bloggers Part 04
Previously, Part 01 : please don’t equate print publication journalists to online / internet bloggers, Part 02 : please tell us what you want. In terms of coverage and Part…
Knottytales to WeddingsByNaina.co
( Hello! Thank you for stopping by! Polite, friendly reminder, Ms. Naina does not photograph weddings any more. Please do see other categories in her photography portfolio. ) Updates from…
How To Work With Bloggers Part 03
Previously, Part 01 : please don’t equate print publication journalists to online / internet bloggers and Part 02 : please tell us what you want. In terms of coverage. Thirdly,…
How To Work With Bloggers Part 02
Previously, Part 01 : please don’t equate print publication journalists to online / internet bloggers. Secondly, please tell us what you want. In terms of coverage. I understand if it’s…
How To Work With Bloggers Part 01
It is as if every brand and PR agency wants to work with bloggers but no one has any method to the madness. It is still a nascent thing in…
08 Thoughtwasp
We went to see Dalal Uncle for some help. I was mainly there for his stories though. And the man does have some spectacular tales to share. The doggie, Rio,…
How I Quit Smoking
Yes, I used to smoke. I quit. A whole 365 days ago. What they call “cold turkey”. It was a struggle. The first three months were insane. Doubt grew each…
07 Thoughtwasp
Sometimes, the less said the better. Sunday brunch at Neha’s ( @Ellesmira ) home. The chocolate sauce was something else *wink* Brownies, sweet potatoes, pancakes, chocolate sauce, beer, and LOTS…
06 Thoughtwasp
I love being around people with whom I can have a conversation. I know it sound rather simple but it’s really something else for me. I appreciate good conversation more…
05 Thoughtwasp
The other boy and the dog. This dog ( his name is Senti – because he’s always been senti-mental ) is a huge entertainer. Is not really trained, is probably…
04 Thoughtwasp
We meet him probably once a year. Since he doesn’t live in India anymore. Usually we meet at least a couple of times during his India trip but this time,…
Imran Khan vs. Naina Redhu on Social Media
Forbes Magazine recently carried an article where actor Imran Khan explains why he doesn’t use social media. I’m always interested in the social media angle – interesting to read his…
03 #thoughtwasp
Beautiful “raat ki rani” fragrance wafted from the pavement right up to the 3rd floor apartment balcony. It was thick and luscious and beautiful. Relaxing on the couch with some…
02 #thoughtwasp
Late night, after party shenanigans with the folks. We’re back from wherever we had to be and suddenly we’re in the mood for portraits. I normally make do with the…
01 #thoughtwasp
Each time I go back to reading the Autobiography of Mark Twain, Volume 1 ( I’ve been reading it off and on over the last month – it’s a tome…
What’s up with work & the latest
I’ve been meaning to note down some of my thoughts and experiences from recent months on this blog. But there’s always something coming up next that needs my time and…
The Great Indian Census
Sundays are traditionally meant to be used for lazing. They are supposed to somehow legitimize the society’s need to make its workers aka citizens feel that killing themselves on the…
In the quest for a retoucher
I’ve recently sought the services of a retouching artist for my images and client projects and have only one promising lead so far. I would like a few more options.…
I am the first Indian user on Twitter
It’s a fun fact! It all started with this online app that tells us when we joined Twitter. WhenDidYouJoinTwitter.com. Someone “tweeted” about it, I visited the link and the app…
The Free Culture
[textcol] “We needed a small favor… we need some high resolution shots for a photo-wall for our event. Please do let us know if you can spare some photographs for…
Lifestyle & Fashion Bloggers in India
Been meaning to do this for a while now. At first I thought I’d keep it to myself but then it isn’t private information – it’s publicly available and while…
How to be a blogger : Clarity
Since we’re at it with emails, here’s another one I received. Not as bad as this one but still in the realms of not knowing where to start. I sympathise…
Happy Diwali 2012
Arkay & Arkay are my financial advisors / chartered accountants and Pallav [ @thepallav on Twitter ] is also a close friend and business advisor. They purchased one of my…