Rashit's Experiences

  Tuppa Anna tavvi uppinakai (lemon pickle) / Varan Bhaat Toop Loncha (lemon pickle) Send a North Kannadiga or Maharashtrian on a culinary holiday around the world. Let both of them indulge in Italian Pasta or Pizza in Rome, world-class Japanese sushi, a quintessential American cheeseburger topped off with a Michelin star meal, Delhi’s butter chicken or   Kolkata’s macher jhol.They will invariably come back home and demand some hot Tuppa Anna Tavvi Uppinakai   / varan bhaat toop Loncha limbu (dal, rice, homemade ghee, pickle and lemon) or even curd rice with mango pickle. They will then pat their tummy, heave a sigh of relief, and say “Atta kuthe jevlya sarkha watala / Eega oota madidnga aat nodpa (Now that’s what I call a meal).” In North Karnataka (Bijapur, Belgaum,Dharwad districts) and Maharashtrian Karnataka households, the humble Tavvi Anna Tuppa   / varan bhaat toop   is as versatile and ubiquitous as Naomi Campbell on oxygen channel or Radhika Apte’s...

Today is 83rd Anniversary of the Mumbai's Iconic Double Decker. Its really proud to say it completes 83years of her Service. Wow..... I still remember those wonderful days of 1989- 92....where my presence in mumbai along with brothers and sisters living in northern suburbs....these Double Deckers are all time favourite of each and every person living in Mumbai including me. It was amazing to travel in these double deckers whenever opportunity comes. I love those double deckers on SV road betwenn Andheri to Borivli....What were those days...no words to express. Currently double decker buses are left with a dwindling number of 120 with BEST, Whenever boarding a Double Decker, my first aim is to rush through the stairs and grab that first seat on the upper deck. Sitting exactly above the driver, enjoying the cool breeze entering through the front window. Travelling in a Double Decker is always a memorable experience. I have not forgotten that Double Decker Bus journey on #138 which d...