Shankar ChaudhuriA noted author documents how way before the modern-day drug cartels, the British and the Americans…Book Review of “Smoke and Ashes: Opium’s Hidden Histories” by Amitav GhoshJun 17Jun 17
Shankar ChaudhuriMagic, Dream and Fantasy Permeate The New York Botanical Garden’s Yearly Train Show and GlowA passage to New York’s iconic landmarks through immersive botanic architectureJan 11Jan 11
Shankar ChaudhuriDiego Velázquez was more than just about ‘Las Meninas’Why we should look beyond the great Spanish painter’s most famous work to fully appreciate his artistic creativityAug 10, 2023Aug 10, 2023
Shankar ChaudhuriCamino de Santiago in Pictures: Saint Jean Pied de Port to Burgos (Part 1)Originating as a pilgrimage to the burial site of St. James in Galicia in the 9th century, Camino de Santiago has evolved into a journey of…Jul 31, 20222Jul 31, 20222
Shankar ChaudhuriUp Close with Sakura: An Immersive Photo EssaySoon after 3,020 cherry trees arrived in America as a gift of friendship to the People of the United States from the People of Japan in…Apr 15, 2022Apr 15, 2022
Shankar ChaudhuriFrancisco Goya’s Timeless Anti-War ManifestoThe recent Russian invasion of Ukraine is stunningly reminiscent of another invasion that Europe witnessed a little more than two centuries…Mar 14, 2022Mar 14, 2022
Shankar ChaudhuriThe Delectable Squash BlossomsFried Spicy Squash Blossoms Enhance Your MenuSep 22, 2021Sep 22, 2021
Shankar ChaudhuriLilac’s Reach Beyond the Garden: From Walt Whitman to Claude Monet, Lilacs Sparked the Imagination…The lilac tree next to our living room window is blooming. I like the fact that unlike the cherry blossoms that show up before the leaves…May 20, 2021May 20, 2021
Shankar ChaudhuriFinding Comfort in Cherry Blossoms During a Challenging TimeBy Shankar ChaudhuriApr 15, 2021Apr 15, 2021