Author Archives: terminal39

About terminal39

I'm a travel and lifestyle writer and author, based in Mumbai, India.

Travelling woes: Stressed skin

I love travelling.  Except the actual travelling part. Perks of the job, you say? Bah! The mood-dampener’s my skin – dry, prone to rosacea (think excessive blushing in the sun; no, that’s not cute) and wildly sensitive to a 100

Travelling woes: Stressed skin

I love travelling.  Except the actual travelling part. Perks of the job, you say? Bah! The mood-dampener’s my skin – dry, prone to rosacea (think excessive blushing in the sun; no, that’s not cute) and wildly sensitive to a 100

You sexy beast!

The year end’s closing in and I’m craving that slam dunk moment that every narcissist – which essentially is every human being – is constantly on the lookout for. The moment that says, “Look darling, the world revolves around you.”

You sexy beast!

The year end’s closing in and I’m craving that slam dunk moment that every narcissist – which essentially is every human being – is constantly on the lookout for. The moment that says, “Look darling, the world revolves around you.”

GOODIE ALERT!!

Don’t you love goodies? I love goodies! What’s more, I love giving them out (wouldn’t have bet on it, wouldja?) So for the 39th darling person who follows this, I’m going to send out something pretty delicious and droolworthy and

GOODIE ALERT!!

Don’t you love goodies? I love goodies! What’s more, I love giving them out (wouldn’t have bet on it, wouldja?) So for the 39th darling person who follows this, I’m going to send out something pretty delicious and droolworthy and

ELLE and a quickie, qui?

My feature story on Amman and Aqaba (Jordan) published in Elle India, this month. Also published this month, a feature on the trend of crispy and exciting Bollywood movie trailers, in Hindustan Times Brunch.

ELLE and a quickie, qui?

My feature story on Amman and Aqaba (Jordan) published in Elle India, this month. Also published this month, a feature on the trend of crispy and exciting Bollywood movie trailers, in Hindustan Times Brunch.

Fowl Men at the Chicago South Asian Film Festival 2012

Hurrah! My short film – Fowl Men – is selected to screen at the Chicago South Asian Film Festival 2012 from September 20th to 23rd.  Hugs to the cast and crew! This will be our, ahem…American premiere, after our… (cough

Fowl Men at the Chicago South Asian Film Festival 2012

Hurrah! My short film – Fowl Men – is selected to screen at the Chicago South Asian Film Festival 2012 from September 20th to 23rd.  Hugs to the cast and crew! This will be our, ahem…American premiere, after our… (cough

The Great Rambler

Never been a fan of Shah Rukh Khan. DDLJ makes me physically sick. Whenever his  Rahul or Raj or whotever flungs  arms open and cocked bobble-head, I wanted to swear off Bollywood altogether.  Sve for a bravura turn as Kabir

The Great Rambler

Never been a fan of Shah Rukh Khan. DDLJ makes me physically sick. Whenever his  Rahul or Raj or whotever flungs  arms open and cocked bobble-head, I wanted to swear off Bollywood altogether.  Sve for a bravura turn as Kabir

Chiva Som in OK! India

The Art of Thai Sabai Experience pampered bliss and a cuisine that’ll stir your soul at one of the world’s favourite wellness destinations.   They call Hua Hin the Hamptons of Bangkok. And for good reason! This scenic beach resort

Chiva Som in OK! India

The Art of Thai Sabai Experience pampered bliss and a cuisine that’ll stir your soul at one of the world’s favourite wellness destinations.   They call Hua Hin the Hamptons of Bangkok. And for good reason! This scenic beach resort

POLAND – What were we smoking?

show] Dobra, Glupiiutki! August 2012 A  momentous trip, thanks to an enormous gaffe which doesnn’t feel as amusing in retrospect! I missed an international flight! Technically, I misjudged an international flight. Self was gobbling french fries over a cup of

POLAND – What were we smoking?

show] Dobra, Glupiiutki! August 2012 A  momentous trip, thanks to an enormous gaffe which doesnn’t feel as amusing in retrospect! I missed an international flight! Technically, I misjudged an international flight. Self was gobbling french fries over a cup of

‘Caffeine’tely recommended!

A feature on The Serai, Chikmagalur Published in Verve, July 2012 (perfect for a weekend monsoon getaway from Bangalore, great food, langurous walks with the coffee estate and fresh coffee treatments at the spa. and An interview with brothers Vicky

‘Caffeine’tely recommended!

A feature on The Serai, Chikmagalur Published in Verve, July 2012 (perfect for a weekend monsoon getaway from Bangalore, great food, langurous walks with the coffee estate and fresh coffee treatments at the spa. and An interview with brothers Vicky

SAWADEE KHA! SPA YOUR SOCKS OFF

AUM, CHIVA SOM You can never have enough of a spa. More so, if the destination spa in question is one that pops up with tiresome regularity on international travel readers’ and editor’ awards lists.  Top the scrubs, massages, facials,

SAWADEE KHA! SPA YOUR SOCKS OFF

AUM, CHIVA SOM You can never have enough of a spa. More so, if the destination spa in question is one that pops up with tiresome regularity on international travel readers’ and editor’ awards lists.  Top the scrubs, massages, facials,