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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.

Mutton biryani man maanam kodai

Tried and Tasted: Where to Eat in Kodaikanal

by Neha Sumitran
May 1, 2022May 23, 2022

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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