Deepa Venkatraghvan writes about a practice that is very close to her heart – one that she believes has to be handed down to future generations in order to inspire them and make them better people.
Gayathri is busy preparing lunch for her family and even as she is doing that, her mind is preoccupied with an important task she hopes to accomplish that afternoon. Deepa Venkatraghvan’s story is set in the early years of independent India, and captures a day in the life of a housewife in Bombay.
2016 was a defining year for Deepa, when the words “let go” acquired meaning like never before.
Every older generation has so much to share about our past; so many stories that tell us who we are. Deepa Venkatraghvan was fortunate to have been able to speak with her maternal grandfather about his life and also document his nostalgia. Although she regrets not having done that on her paternal side, she believes all is not lost yet.
When you think of the bustling city of Mumbai, among the whole lot of things that come rushing to your mind about the place, one of the foremost is the absolutely mind-blowing variety of street food that the city is waiting to pile on your plate. Deepa Venkatraghvan shares her own thoughts on the cultural phenomenon called ‘Mumbai street food’ while also listing some of the must-try fast food and desserts that you must check out in Mumbai streets on your next visit!
If you think Kerala is a land of sea food, think again, says Deepa Venkatraghvan, as she gives you a sneak peek into all the exciting vegetarian fare that Palakkad cuisine boasts of. Here is a write-up that’s sure to have your mouth watering and craving for some delicious Palakkad vegetarian food!
Deepa Venkatraghvan talks about ‘The Story of India,’ a PBS-BBC documentary that leads her to discover sides to India she never knew about, and what we as Indians can learn from our own history as our country grows in clout internationally.
The learning environment for classical music and dance has traditionally been rigid and conditional, forcing students to feel a lot of pressure rather than joy when they enroll for such classes. Deepa Venkatraghvan discusses her perspective on this tradition and tries to figure out where it’s all going wrong, taking instances from her own life. Creative inputs from Priya Gopal.
Deepa Venkatraghvan pays a tribute to the September 2011 issue themed ‘All about Money!’ through an article that tells you how your money has fared over the two years that Spark has existed. Don’t miss the tips she has to offer based on the lessons learnt from the trends.