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…
Articles & Writing
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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…
Some business tips #photography
When there’s something I care deeply about, I talk a lot about it. On Twitter for example, I talk a lot about professionalism and photography. I am curt with questions…
PR & Photography Tales
I have written about this earlier but from a different point of view and different motivation: Brands and Photo bloggers Relevance : Brands, Events, Social Media Investment : Brands, Events,…
PR & Photography Tales
I have written about this earlier but from a different point of view and different motivation: Brands and Photo bloggers Relevance : Brands, Events, Social Media Investment : Brands, Events,…
Doubt & Wonder
Someone recently quoted Robert Huges [ he passed away ] “The greater the artist, the greater the doubt. Perfect confidence is given to the less talented as a consolation prize.”…
Brands & Photo Bloggers
As a professional photo blogger, I have been frequently asked what it is I do and more importantly, how. I too have asked similar questions of professionals in the same…
Copyright Violation by Network18
Four of my photographs are being used on the Network18 venture website http://www.in.com without my permission. The images are not hosted on the in.com servers, they are being leeched from…
I’m right
The problem with whining is this: human beings like to be right. If you persuade yourself and your friends that times are really tough and that you’re bound to fail,…