Stories
Food, travel, and culture stories I've reported and written, mostly from Chennai.
Food · Oct 2026
Under watchful eyes, a Chennai dining room serves up the South's many stories
Food at this new restaurant is lingered over and protected, much like the moments shared around the table
Culture · Sep 2026
With 'Valli Kanavan', Maalavika Sundar finds a sound for freedom
We chat with Maalavika Sundar on 'Valli Kanavan', breaking musical boundaries, staying curious, and living fearlessly
Travel · Sep 2025
Of Gods, Gears and Ghee Roast
This week, we travelled down South to Coimbatore, to walk through where Greeks and Romans once traded, hear the iora’s haunting call, eat biriyani worth switching sides for, and so much more.
