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Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: The World is a song, and we are one
New Delhi, April 5: In the quiet strains of Blue Spanish Eyes, there lies a melody that transcends borders, a tune that whispers of longing and unity, of love that knows no boundaries. This song, with its haunting notes and tender lyrics, becomes a metaphor for our collective yearning--a world where divisions dissolve and humanity stands as one.
The Art of a Life Well-Lived
By Suvir Saran, New Delhi, Match 26 : Chaman Lal Bhardwaj, my Nana, his life was a masterclass in curiosity, a symphony of seeking, a relentless pursuit of knowledge not for power, not for profit, but for the sheer pleasure of understanding the world in all its nuance, its contradictions, its constantly shifting tides.
The unshakable strength of grace
By Suvir Saran, New Delhi, March 9 : My ruminations, my reflections, my meditations, my conversations -- conversations regurgitated after speaking with my mother, a scholar of Vedanta, Advaita Vedanta, Upanishads, the Vedas, the Bhagwat, the Gita -- texts of those who see no duality, who see the entire universe as one.
The Suvir Saran Show, where conversations never fade
New Delhi, March 7: The night sky draped itself in velvet, the moon casting its silver glow on the restless city below. In the heart of this urban expanse, where the hum of neon signs meets the whisper of stories waiting to be told, I found myself in conversation with a man who has reshaped the way we see cinema. Soham Shah, the director, the actor, the storyteller from Kadhinagar, sat across from me, his voice steady, his gaze reflecting a thousand unwritten scripts. A couple of days before Crazy was released, we sat together, speaking of film, of craft, of the art that he so deeply believes in. Neither of us knew then what its fate at the box office would be, and we never spoke of failure. But I know this: whether Crazy soared or stumbled, Soham would remain unfazed. That is the man he is. He creates not for applause, not for validation, but because it fulfills him. He is an artist in the truest sense, a man who builds, invests, and dreams for the sake of cinema itself.
A mosaic of love: Witnessing Vardaan and Shavika's sacred union
By Suvir Saran, New Delhi, March 6 : I arrived in Delhi later than I had planned, the air thick with the scent of marigolds, the city pulsing with a kind of joy that only an Indian wedding can summon.
Beyond the plate: Conversations that matter
By Suvir Saran, New Delhi, February 24 : Embarking on the journey of "The Suvir Saran Show: Where Conversations Never Fade" fills me with a profound sense of gratitude and excitement.
Beyond karma, beyond atonement: A conversation on suffering, agency, and grace
BySuvir Saran, New Delhi, February 7 : Karma. It is spoken of as though it were an immutable ledger, a balance sheet of sins and virtues, a script written long before we learned to read the world.
A Room for the Ones Who Left
By Suvir Saran, New Delhi, February 6 : Suvir, I read it. And even though I don't believe it is the coward's way out, I strongly believe that we let down our loved ones if we take that final step.
A life still left to live
By Suvr Saran, New Delhi, February 4 : Is it worth it? The question circles me like a vulture, waiting. It arrives in the moments when pain swells into something unbearable, when my body becomes a prison, when I feel like a man bound in invisible chains.
The want of forgiveness: a reckoning, a redemption, a release
New Delhi, January 30: There comes a time in every life when the past starts pressing down like a storm cloud too heavy to hold its rain. It sits there, bloated with all that was, all that should have been, all that we wish we could rewrite. And if you listen closely, in the silence of a sleepless night, you can hear it whisper--reminding you of the words you shouldn't have said, the ones you didn't say enough, the mistakes you made, the people you hurt, the hands you should have held instead of letting go.
The Republic Within: Celebrating the Soul of India and Ourselves
New Delhi, January 25: Tomorrow, as the dawn breaks over our vast and beautiful land, the Republic will come alive in celebration.
Jolene by the Sea: A culinary journey of passion, purpose, and belonging
New Delhi, January 24: The air in Goa carries a whisper, a promise of something sacred yet untamed, as if the sea and sky conspired to write a love letter to the earth. In that breeze, amidst the golden sands and the rhythmic lull of waves, lies Jolene--a sanctuary perched high above Anjuna, embodying a spirit so alive it feels like she's breathing. Jolene is not just a place; she's a pulse, a presence, a muse. Today, her doors open, and with them, a story unravels--a story of time, taste, and transformation, stitched together by the hands of a chef who once hid in the pleats of his mother's saree and now stands under the spotlight of a culinary stage he never imagined.
A solitary Sunday and the strength in stillness
By Suvir Saran, New Delhi, January 21 : This Sunday began in stillness, the kind of silence that doesn't beckon but envelops, cocooning you in the solitude of your own being.
Nathalie Dupree: A Life of Love, Legacy, and the Soul of Southern Cooking
New Delhi, January 14: Nathalie Dupree was more than a chef. She was a force of nature, a storyteller, a mentor, and a soul who infused the world around her with warmth, laughter, and wisdom. She revolutionized the way the world saw Southern cuisine, not just through her 15 cookbooks or the more than 300 episodes of cooking shows she hosted on PBS and The Food Network, but through the way she lived her life--with generosity, humility, and love. To me, Nathalie was all of these things, but most of all, she was my friend.
The Arc of Creativity: A journey of Art, gratitude, and renewal
New Delhi, January 14: There is an arc to creativity--a curve that begins in the quietest corners of our being, sometimes unnoticed, sometimes fragile, and carries us through life. It is not a straight line but a meandering path, woven with moments of discovery, loss, rediscovery, and growth. My own journey as an artist, a chef, a writer, and a creator has been shaped by this arc, and today, it feels like it has come full circle. To find two of my works displayed among 250 incredible pieces in The Art of India, a breathtaking exhibition curated by the visionary Alka Pande, is a moment of profound gratitude and reflection. This exhibition, held at the India Habitat Centre, celebrates not only art but the very essence of humanity--our ability to express, to connect, to include, and to create.
A Festival of Farewell: The Legacy of Love and Letting Go
By Suvir Saran, New Delhi, January 10 : When Papa was dying, the world seemed to tilt on its axis, the enormity of the impending loss casting long shadows over every moment, every breath, every fleeting second of his presence.