Sukanya Das

Contributing Author

Resident Editor of Team DOT.in, Sukanya loves dance, books, mountains, dogs and textiles, though not necessarily in that order

Written by Sukanya

7 Stories

Desi Living

The Art and Statecraft of Gifting

A closer look at the gifts that Indian Prime Ministers have given to world leaders through the decades

Jul 29, 2026

Inspire

The Uncollectibles

The Penguin Random House India Essential Cookbook series defies the glitzy image of collectibles and yet, is a collection that deserves not just shelf space, but heart-space. Presenting Part 2 of the Collections for Collectors series, which recommends collections to own and cherish

Jun 2, 2026

Panaji

The Goan Way?

As second homes in Goa become almost as common as Fontainhas reels on social media feeds, how do tourists, homeowners, developers, architects and activists navigate the built and the unbuilt in one of the world’s most coveted real estate addresses? In conversation with award-winning architect and urban intervention specialist Dean D'Cruz

May 27, 2026

Inspire

Chasing the Stars

For Dr Manjul Agarwal, a “desi global” success story, true clarity arrives when he chases the stars as an astrophotographer

Apr 23, 2026

Inward

The Language of Hues

India is synonymous with a riot of colours. Less well-known is the perfect posy of poetic names for colours in the lexicon of the Indian subcontinent.

Apr 8, 2026

Origin

Weaving Hope

Kings and farmers. Silk and zari. Parrots, the moon and the stars. Ahmedabad's Ashavalli weaves these threads into heirloom, wearable art.

Feb 24, 2026

Interview

Trailing the Tarana

Dancer, dreamer, ambassador, educator, and founder Sumita Dutta on what it takes to create a classical arts ecosystem, thousands of miles away from the mother country

Jan 21, 2026