Add Your Blog | | Signup
Tastemaster & Madrasman · 1Y ago

A Madrasman in Bombay

I have been I Mumbai for about a month now, and I have to say that my opinion about the place has changed slightly from what it was a few months ago. There seem to be areas which don’t have … Continue reading →
0 Vote Up · Share
Tastemaster & Madrasman · 1Y ago

Behind the scenes at a Konkani Wedding

If you’re Konkani, you’ve probably sat through a wedding that takes you the better part of the day. We have clearly not learnt the trick of finishing off the business of tying the knot in 5 minutes and proceeding to … Continue reading →
0 Vote Up · Share
Tastemaster & Madrasman · 1Y ago

A Madrasman in Mumbai

I recently had the opportunity to visit that bustling metro of ours – Mumbai. As always, Madrasman felt like a fish out of water. Mumbai has only flyovers. Chembur, Sion, Bandra, Andheri are all names of flyovers. Either side of … Continue reading →
0 Vote Up · Share
Tastemaster & Madrasman · 1Y ago

A Madrasman in Goa

After this, I felt it would be good to come up with a ‘Madrasman in Goa’ post. Especially since Madrasman is feeling a bit left out and isn’t able to do Madrasy things. A Madrasman is puzzled by the lack … Continue reading →
0 Vote Up · Share
Tastemaster & Madrasman · 1Y ago

For the love of a leaf

We Konkanis are crazy about leaves. Anything with a hint of green is pounced upon and immediately used as an ingredient in one of the 10,000 preparations that are part of the normal menu we have. We have devised dosas … Continue reading →
0 Vote Up · Share
Tastemaster & Madrasman · 1Y ago

Memories of Madras

Today is Madras Day. And I couldn’t think of a better way to pay tribute to a city where I have had many wonderful moments, than by writing a list of things I have enjoyed doing in Madras. It is … Continue reading →
0 Vote Up · Share
Tastemaster & Madrasman · 1Y ago

Around Sanquelim

Goa is always depicted as the land of beaches. I’ve been here for the past three weeks, and I am yet to see a beach. I’m holed up somewhere which in my opinion is stone’s throw away from Guam. And … Continue reading →
0 Vote Up · Share
Tastemaster & Madrasman · 1Y ago

Exit Madras

I spent my junior school days in Madras, and that is when I fell in love with it. Fortunately, I was able to spend my first stint working in Madras. I have been here for the past two and half … Continue reading →
0 Vote Up · Share
Tastemaster & Madrasman · 1Y ago

The Longest Toilet in the World

The longest toilet in the world is more than 63,000 KM long. I’m talking about the miles and miles of track that allow the Indian Railways to transport millions of people and tonnes of freight every day all across India. … Continue reading →
0 Vote Up · Share
Tastemaster & Madrasman · 2Y ago

Quilon Revisited

I’ve spent four whole years of my life in Quilon. Yes, I did my Engineering there. And along with the 450 students who graduated with me from TKM College of Engineering, I have not spent a single day without cursing … Continue reading →
0 Vote Up · Share
More Stories