Neeta Lal

Stories by Neeta Lal

Airlines go green as concern for environment takes off

Airlines go green as concern for environment takes off

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2018

From using bio-fuels to revamping in-flight food and drinks services, eschewing mass-produced chicken/eggs in favour of local, farm-raised options to offering eco-friendly toys for children, airlines try out inventive measures to encourage carbon-neutral practices.

Vishy Anand on why he likes poker

Vishy Anand on why he likes poker

Rediff.com   27 May 2018

'Poker trains you a lot of skills that chess also prepares you for.' 'The most vital is restraint.' 'You may have seen us, chess players, keeping a blank expression or 'poker face'.' 'The idea is to not give away any information to your opponent.'

Cairo is a feast for all the senses

Cairo is a feast for all the senses

Rediff.com   15 May 2018

Cairo, Egypt's sprawling capital, is a maelstrom of sights, sounds and smells.

Have you heard of the Ganga Talao in Mauritius?

Have you heard of the Ganga Talao in Mauritius?

Rediff.com   8 Feb 2018

Mauritius beyond the beaches.

When the Ramayana came to life in Bali

When the Ramayana came to life in Bali

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2018

Another Eat, Pray, Love journey.

How Atul Kochhar took Indian food to the world (even Antarctica!)

How Atul Kochhar took Indian food to the world (even Antarctica!)

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2017

Ever thought vegetable jalfrezi & murg malai tikka would be available at the South Pole?!