Culture Talk

Snapshots: “It looked scary to me but at the same time, I saw that it’s a representation of the person’s devotion to his faith.”

Delhi is as cosmopolitan as most capitals in the world, with an appetite for big parties and bigger drinks, and a widespread hook-up culture to boot.

This happened not so long ago: After rushing to the airport, being invariably running late despite the most meticulous planning, I went through...

It’s a common joke that it’s a miracle Malaysians get anything done considering the sheer amount of public holidays we have. A recent addition has...

What other countries call Eid al-Fitr, Malaysians call Hari Raya and it's a month long celebration of open houses, food, and more!

For first-time visitors to Malaysia, Ramadan is a good time to witness the particularly unique way Malaysians observe the holy month.

Chinese New Year is a festive occasion celebrated by ethnic Chinese all over the world on the first day of the Chinese lunar calendar.

Love and sex are the two most desirable wants of human beings, and it can be either easy or complicated in any jungle or city in the world. KL is no exception.

Depending on where you’re coming from, Kuala Lumpur (always called KL by the locals) is either orderly or chaotic. Those coming from neighbouring countries marvel at our ‘orderliness’; the fact that we actually stop at traffic lights, don’t normally run down pedestrians on zebra crossings and do not have hawkers clogging our pavements.

Please don't refer to Brickfields as “Little India” as we who were born and raised in Brickfields find this touristy description simplistic and garish. True, when you enter Brickfields there is an overwhelming presence of shops selling all things Indian. Yes, you can get a good bargain if you are shopping for sarees, Punjabi suits…

Having grown up as a Penang-lang, I have always thought of Kuala Lumpur, or more affectionately known as KL among us Malaysians, as the big city. I can still remember my first memory of having set foot in the city, way back when I was a little girl of 10 years old

I came to live in Bangsar by chance. While looking for a house to buy, and doggedly insisting on other areas of KL, the real estate agent persuaded me to look at a house that she said I could move in ‘right away’.