After trying her hand at all kinds of writing, Hemlata found her sweet spot in research and grounded storytelling. She’s covered everything from wildlife and sustainability to the preservation of cultures and nature for a variety of online publications. Her goal is to share stories that matter and make them as impactful (and fun!) as possible.
Last winter, as seasonal produce returned to markets in Jaipur, India, I noticed an unsettling absence. Despite visiting countless vendors, desi bhutta, the local Indian corn I grew up ea...
インドの野生のスイカ「マティラ」は、私の祖母にとって夏の相棒でした。淡い緑色の皮に軽々と包丁を入れ、砂漠の暑さにも関わらず、最初の一切れは冷たく、甘いものでした。また、祖母やその世代にとってこのスイカは、単に涼を取るための食べ物ではなく、「無駄を出さない工夫」を教えてくれる存在でもありました。皮をすぐに食べない場合は、カレーにし、また、食料の少ない季節に備えて天日干しにし...
Matira, an Indian wild melon, was my grandmother’s summer companion. She would slice through its pale green skin with ease, the first bite always raw, cool and sweet against the desert he...