I'm a journalist working at Business Standard, an english daily newspaper in India. I've lived in New Delhi my whole life and have travelled extensively throughout the country, thanks to my father's interest in exploring Himalayas.

When not working, I like to spend time painting or practising Sitar or plan for my next trip (even if it's 3 years away). I love Indian classical music, i mostly listen to them. I don't mind occasional Beyonce.

I'm not very extrovert but not so introvert either, somewhere in the middle and thus, not much of a bother.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It's a clichè, but would like to meet and spend time knowing an absolute stranger who is a local and knows the best of the city, town or island has to offer. I love knowing little customs and social differences between India and another country. I absolutely love knowing about the cuisines or how local people think and prepare their food.

Interests

• writing
• reading
• art history
• languages
• food
• travelling
• hicking
• meeting new people
• world history
• international politics

Music, Movies, and Books

Favourite Music: Instrumental music. Chopin or Nikhil Banerjee. I also like Edith Piaf, sometimes Queen. 90s pop music in India.

Favourite Movies: I cried my eyes out watching Grave of the Fireflies. I like Martin Scorsese, Anurag Kashyap and Tarantino. I also loved Devil Wears Prada.

Books: Any Julian Barnes or Alexander Pushkin. Absolutely enjoyed Laughter in the Dark by Vladimir Nabokov (not even his best). I like humour in writings, fiction or non.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Solo trip throughout Japan under $2,000.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach or share languages i speak (Hindi and Bengali)
I can share my cuisine, delicious curries and butter cookies i bake.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can have long conversations about anything under the sun! Exoplanet to local grocery market!

I prefer cleanliness around me, so be assured i won't leave the place that gives one a headache.

Countries I’ve Visited

England, France, Italy, Japan, Nepal, Portugal, Spain, Sri Lanka

Countries I’ve Lived In

India