121 entries

Articles by Sandip Roy

Perils and Pleasures of Living Alone in India

Just come back any time with madam to approve the kitchen design,” the beaming modular kitchen consultant told me. I explained patiently, again, that there was no madam available and that I would be approving my own modular kitchen, cabinet colours and all. He nodded and said, “But we ...

Dear SRK: A Survival Guide

The Bollywood superstar becomes Bengal's brand ambassador. A First Post/NAM article.

Om My God

Who wrecked my yoga?

Rediscovering the Joy of Quiet: Thank You, Pico Iyer

A New America Media/First Post feature

Here Comes the Mommy State

In India, where the mother is sacrosanct, the Mommy state is even more invidious. A First Post column, via New American Media

No Messiah for Indian Football, But At Least There’s Messi

The Argentinian soccer star is setting Bengali hearts aflutter. A New America Media story.

A Whiter Shade of Brown

Nikki Haley's entry on her voter registration form has earned the wrath of the Old Boy's Club. A New America Media feature.

Abused, Abandoned, Betrayed

Elderly parents in India are facing an epidemic of mistreatment. A New America Media article.

War Zone

For most intrepid journalists, the most dangerous stories hit close to home

The Servant Code

Dear desis, please start treating the help like your employees
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