Category india

An unlikely hero

A few days ago, a poor bicycle rickshaw driver was in a bad part of town here in Delhi when he was ambushed, robbed of the little money he had, and was nearly beaten to death before the muggers escaped.…

Biryani

I like Biryani. It gives me one of those “man, I’m glad to be back in India” feelings. And that feeling’s hard to come by on some days. Biryani is pretty simple, really. You take rice, some goat meat, spices……

Independence Day

India celebrated it’s 60th year of independence from British rule this week. People went on holiday. Kids flew kites. And the newspapers were filled with sentimental articles, historical pieces, and even a competition for India’s “next big leader”. Geez. They’re…