Preeti Verma Lal

In a world where everyone wants to be seen, Preeti Verma Lal prefers being invisible (that's why no photograph). But if you bump into someone with waist-long hair, her eyes lined with thick (really thick) kohl and a pearl in the gold nose ring, perhaps it is her. Having worked in the United States and India as a journalist, she now freelances as a writer/photographer for various publications in India and abroad. On a good day, she edits manuscripts, dabbles in Urdu calligraphy, makes pickles and crochets. Fluent in Hindi, Urdu, English, Magahi (dialect) and currently learning Persian, she calls writing her salvation and words as the only staircase to heaven. Having trudged the world on various writing assignments, she now lives in Goa.

A meal at a shack in goa.

12 Iconic shacks in Goa for your next big break

The idea of stretching out on a deck bed, in a beach shack, and letting the sound of the waves crashing lulling you to dreamland sounds appealing? Then head straight to Goa where 12 iconic and popular beach shacks are waiting just for you.

Goa, 10 best things to do

10 best things to do in Goa to make your trip special

Arguably the country’s most vibrant state, Goa was under Portuguese rule until six decades ago. In the run up to its Liberation Day on December 19, we proffer a platter of all…

A platter of goa food.

7 Goa restaurants that are over 75!

With India striding through its 75th year, here’s a look at seven Goan eateries that are as old or older than independent India.

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Chasing happiness, Pursue style!

As the party season beckons, Anish Reddy’s Pursue hard seltzer is set to up your pep quotient with its punchy flavours.

Route 66 panjim

Route 66: A true-blue American diner in Goa

Reminiscent of old-world American diners, Route 66’s interiors are agog with arty music and film references, its menu loaded with burgers, pizzas and all things typically American. Burger lovers, wait for a…

Breakfast spots to hit up when in philadelphia

10 spots to add to your breakfast trail in Philadelphia

Nothing better than the best breakfast in Philadelphia, and we’ve got all kinds of options and more! Picking a handful of breakfast places from 12,621 registered food establishments in Philadelphia can be…

Chef ajay kumar kismet modern indian

A taste of home at Kismet Modern Indian

Sitting smug in the middle of Old Town Alexandria (Virginia), Kismet Modern Indian was recently ranked No. 4 in The Washington Post’s Top 5 New Favourite restaurants; its sister restaurant Karma in…

Happy soul cafe by pooja bedi in anjuna goa

Pooja Bedi’s Happy Soul Cafe is manna for foodies

Step into Pooja Bedi’s Happy Soul Café for wholesome wellness moments. Eat fresh, healthy, ambrosial food in the café. And take home the goodness from the retail store. Pro tip: Do not…

Chef couple of vedro panjim

TD Conversations: Chefs Maia Laifungbam & Sanchit Behl of Vedro

Chefs Maia Laifungbam & Sanchit Behl of Vedro, Goa talk of local Goan ingredients, French mother sauces, European techniques, ‘vocal for local’, the global palate, and the importance of nostalgia, comfort, delight…

Black vanilla cafe assagao

The food-focussed, passion-driven Black Vanilla Cafe

Located in the bustle of Assagao, Black Vanilla Café does not fuss overly about design, and serves very good food in a penny plain verandah. On the main Assagao road, crane your…