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Neha Sumitran

Neha Sumitran spends her days gardening, cooking, and writing about food, biodiversity, and the joys of sustainable living. She lives in Pethuparai and hopes to have a self-sustaining homestead one day.

The Cosmos in Your Dustbin

by Neha Sumitran
November 14, 2022January 21, 2023

It was a warm, summer evening in Mumbai: fans were whirring, pressure-cookers were whistling, and in the…

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DIY Guide: How to Make a Kitchen-Composting Setup for the Home

by Neha Sumitran
November 19, 2022January 21, 2023

There are many ways to compost, depending on where you live and what you wish to compost.…

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Mutton biryani man maanam kodai

Tried and Tasted: Where to Eat in Kodaikanal

by Neha Sumitran
May 1, 2022August 29, 2023

Kodai is known for its fine weather and misty mountain views, but rarely do people return with…

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Elephant crossing stream in Pallangi

Elephant in My Backyard

by Neha Sumitran
December 18, 2021May 23, 2022

What does coexistence mean for elephants and locals in the Kodaikanal area? In this special long-form story,…

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Fun shrooms

A Few Favourites

by Neha Sumitran
August 28, 2021May 23, 2022

Every month, a staffer tells you what they are reading, viewing, and listening to…

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recipes that put kitchen discards to delicious use

Flavours of Frugality: Tapping into the Delectable Potential of Kitchen Waste

by Neha Sumitran
July 10, 2021May 23, 2022

Pumpkin fuzz, melon rinds, banana peels―with the right recipe, these ingredients are nothing short of kitchen gold…

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Tree tomatoes grow abundantly in hillier parts

From Peru to the Palani Hills: The Tree Tomato of Kodaikanal

by Neha Sumitran
June 6, 2021May 23, 2022

From chutneys and rasam to jam and savoury relishes, there’s plenty one can do with the humble…

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