The heat might be a sweltering 40 degrees now but the charming Gulmohar (Flame tree) blossoms seem to withstand it all. From parks to sidewalks I spot them everywhere these days — merrily swaying their branches in gay abandon. The bright orange coloured flowers are an instant mood-lifters. As children we used to open up […]
It’s almost time to bid adieu to spring. A time of the year close to my heart when I love to head outdoors to enjoy the breeze and the beautiful colours of nature. To compensate for all the miles of sand dunes and queues of high-rises the emirates has a small number of community parks that help […]
If you visit author Marina Lewycka on a day she is writing expect to find her in her nightgown with the laptop in her bed. For that is the deal that she has with herself to not get dressed unless she has finished her share of writing for the day. Fellow author Louise Doughty on the other hand has […]
Starting today my friend painter-journalist Archana RD King displays two of her works at the Ghaf art gallery in Abu Dhabi. ‘Guess the artist‘ exhibition is an interesting concept where the artists names are not displayed with their paintings. The artist is revealed only after you purchase the painting thus purely challenging the depth of […]
Strike a good bargain at the flea markets this month. Here’s where they are happening: Dubai Saturday February 5, 2011 Dubai Flea Market – Al Safa Park At Entrance Gate 5 Visitor timings 8am-3pm Friday February 11, 2011 Dubai Flea Market – Uptown Mirdiff At Promenade Courtyard, near Spinneys Visitor timings: 3pm – 9pm Abu DhabiSaturday […]
Winters is when we see lanes lined with petunias and marigolds all over the UAE. In all colours the blooms add beauty to the mundane sidewalks and roundabouts. There is something so captivating and refreshing about flowers that you cannot take your eyes off them. So, how could I be left behind in bringing these […]
The weather is just awesome in this part of the world these days. Gray overcast skies, misty mornings, rain-drenched afternoons and breezy evenings – it’s been a perfect winter in the emirates this season. And what better way to enjoy the weather than with a hot cup of tea. I forever loved my milky tea […]
Sometime in December we went on a long drive to Kalba. The original plan was to do a picnic on Kalba creek or near the mangroves. But because of a late start the picnic turned out to be just a drive with a short halt near the creek and for snacks in between. Kalba is […]
November back home in Delhi is the onset of winter when the heart most desires is the warmth of the quilts and the flavour of sugary ginger tea. As the temperature dips the appetite grows. Food around this time takes centre stage and so do the list of winter recipes whipped out of the kitchen. […]