Pain 2What feels like a million years ago, I wrote a small piece on Pain. I was kayaking the West Coast of India at the time, and it was a piece…Jul 6, 2023Jul 6, 2023
Drowning in DiuIt’s day 10 on a 83 day mission to kayak solo from Dwarka, Gujarat to Kanyakumari, the southern most tip of mainland India. 10 brutal days…Jun 18, 2019Jun 18, 2019
The Baba of BankotIt’s day 4 of my 17 day solo kayaking expedition from Bombay to Goa. The first time an Indian has attempted this, but things are not going…May 2, 2019May 2, 2019
Standing StillIf I stand still, two brahminys eagles will sail overhead, talons out to attack each other. The white heads screech out and swoop down over…Jan 25, 2019Jan 25, 2019
Alang | The graveyardA thousand ships descend upon a stretch of beach no longer than 5 kms. With one thing in common. None of them will ever leave. It’s two…Dec 18, 2018Dec 18, 2018
Punch itWhen the tide goes out, you can walk across the dry bed of the Gomti river at Dwarka. By the ghats at the moth of the river 1,000s flock…Oct 28, 2018Oct 28, 2018
Caught wet handedThe coastline of Gujarat is inches from hostile waters. Pakistani troops capturing fishermen for trespassing is not just a regular…Sep 16, 2018Sep 16, 2018
Setting out to seaIt’s a sunny afternoon by the time I get to my launch site in Kozhikode where my kayak is nestled safely amidst others at the Jellyfish…Jul 28, 2018Jul 28, 2018
Cruising coptersYou never forget the first time you break from tradition. It’s unnerving & liberating at the same time. Like the first time I stepped on a…Jun 18, 2018Jun 18, 2018
