Editorial

I’ve worked with National Geographic Traveller India and TIME Magazine and have been published in outlets including National Geographic (U.S.), The Guardian, Al Jazeera, Vogue Arabia, Atlas Obscura, Fodor’s Travel, Roads & Kingdoms and Mint Lounge.

My writing interests include wildlife, history, science, popular culture, sports, travel and food.

Please scroll down to read a selection of my work.

One Man’s Mission to Capture India’s Disappearing Single Screen Theaters

A photography project spanning nearly 19,000 miles and 500 towns aims to honor the legacy of India’s small cinemas before they are gone forever | For Fodor’s Travel

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On the Maharaja Trail

India’s royals built some of the world’s most exceptional palaces. With many of their houses and retreats converted into hotels, you can enjoy a taste of it, too | For Vogue Arabia

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Inside the Hidden Natural History Museum of Mumbai

In conversation with Rahul Khot, the curator of 138,000 specimens at the Bombay Natural History Society. | For Atlas Obscura

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Visit Mumbai From the Comfort of Your Home

Explore Mumbai with a virtual travel guide to the city’s most iconic recipes, online experiences, books, movies, and social accounts to know | For Here Magazine

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Your Next Wildlife Vacation Should be in Central America

Let these 12 luxury lodges convince you. | For Conde Nast Traveller India

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The Flight of the Fireflies

Fireflies light up the forest in Purushwadi, Maharashtra in May and June. | For Nature inFocus

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Third Rock From the Sun: Exploring Ladakh With the NASA Crew

Travelling with a motley group of scientists shows an old favourite in a new light. | For National Geographic Traveller India

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Urban Safari: Exploring Mumbai’s Histories and Mysteries in a Jeep

Including the café where B.R. Ambedkar drafted the Constitution of India. | National Geographic Traveller India

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The Best Places in India and Southeast Asia for Snorkelling and Diving Holidays

From Malapascua in the Philippines to Bunaken Island in Indonesia. | For National Geographic Traveller India

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From Kebabs to Karaoke: The Offbeat Guide to Bollywood in Mumbai

For hardcore Bollywood fans or just travellers looking to explore a fun side of the city. | For National Geographic Traveller India

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Hey Universe, is This My Epiphany?

Why we remember some places more vividly than others, and what this could mean. | For National Geographic Traveller

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Ten Heads are More Fun Than One

On the old-school charms of Mumbai’s Ramlila shows. | For National Geographic Traveller India

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Not Without My Theplas: Making the Case for India’s Most Versatile Travel Food

The much-maligned thepla is amongst India’s most prolific travellers. | For National Geographic Traveller India

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If You Don’t Instagram it, Did it Really Happen?

It’s oddly satisfying, relinquishing the pressure to get the perfect shot. | For National Geographic Traveller India

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Enjoy the Sunrise From Mumbai’s Raj Bhavan

See a part of Mumbai that has long been hidden from public view, and come away knowing a little more about the city | For National Geographic Traveller India