WRITINGS

So What Do You Feed The Dead? (Podcast)
Around the world and throughout history, we’ve celebrated the departed with rituals that involve food. But Zoroastrian priest Marziban Hathiram takes that practice into a whole new level. Author Varud Gupta reports. America’s Test Kitchen

Should I Cook For My Dog? (Podcast)
Not satisfied with standard dog food, reporter Varud Gupta wants to know: Should I cook for my dog Luna? He talks to eccentric dog parents, dog chefs, vets, and pet influencers to navigate the dizzying world and history of pet food. America’s Test Kitchen

On The House (Short Comic)
On the House is a story about a group of young aspiring rappers who catch a ‘lucky break’ and use it to try and force their way into a more promising future. Comixense

Parma Mia: A Love Affair with Cheese
In the Italian countryside, an ardent foodie heads to the home of Parmigiano-Reggiano and savours the real deal. Nat Geo Traveller

The Traveling Thread (Short Comic)
A trader of Arab descent who discovers great food – and a sense of home! – along the Silk Route. Comixense

Tribal Tunes of Meghalaya
At the Wangala festival, the hills around Tura come alive with the songs of the Garo people. Nat Geo Traveller

Under the Sicilian Sun
Roaming through street markets and country vineyards, a writer is smitten by the sweet, salty and greasy headiness of Sicily’s tastes. Nat Geo Traveller

The dying trade of toddy tapping in Goa
Description goes hereOnce a trade that employed thousands, today there are fewer than two hundred tappers in the sunshine state. Mint Lounge

Coffee, critters and climate change
With temperatures rising and pests proliferating, Indian coffee growers are fighting challenges beyond their control. Mint Lounge

In search of Soma, the ambrosia of the divine
A mythologist shares the legends and lore that surround this drink, the origin and preparation of which continue to be a mystery. Mint Lounge

A Mizo wine inspired by a love potion
A small, tourist-friendly winery from Mizoram produces a musky, port-wine-like bottle. Mint Lounge