Vishu

A Kerala sadya (multi course lunch) is a glorious treat, and a feast for the eyes. There is an approach in going through the process of enjoying a good sadya.

How can you make your magazine profitable?

How can you make your magazine or corporate communications engaging and profitable? One has to change traditional mindsets to make a magazine profitable or a corporate communication (brochure, annual report) engaging.

Kayaking on Big Creek

The meandering Big Creek takes you through the marshes, thick vegetation of the Carolinian forest, to the open waters close to Lake Erie on an approx. 9 km four hour paddle. For first time kayakers the experience of kayaking in Big Creek is ideal before getting into choppy waters elsewhere.

How does one explain user experience to boomers?

Many boomers have bypassed the rapid developments in the digital world. Some, trying to connect with their grandchildren, have successfully crossed the digital divide. Others have given up fighting the constant changes in software, hardware, and network connections. With age, anxiety becomes a factor in anything and everything alien to their habits and environment.

IKEA: An iconic print magazine put to bed

When I heard that the beloved IKEA print catalogue was being retired, I was aghast! The last printed edition of this iconic print magazine in 2021 may well go on to become a collector’s item.

“Take a hike”, she said

The news of the virus lurking outside Arun’s doorstep consumed his mind. At times, it drove him lonely, irritated, frustrated, and rebellious; generally mad. The worried thoughts also expanded the horizons of his body.

The tea shop

Arun’s life was simple and uncomplicated. At 17 his only worry was about studies and marks in the ninety percentile. Sometimes pocket money also entered the inner core of his persistent thoughts.

The English countryside that drove me nuts

A week before the trip I began researching for a crash course [very punny!] on driving a manual car. I found one and managed to fit in an hour-and-a-half session the day before my flight!

The man and the man-eater

Our African adventure jogged a few memories. Stories about my grandfather heard in bits and pieces. Some narrated by his sons, some gleaned from his diaries I stumbled upon.