Photography for a cause
A young Singaporean photographer is doing her bit for conservation of nature, including spending a...
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Category: Swapna Mitter’s Desk
Historic flights
He was only 17 when he boarded the first Boeing 747 aircraft. His wife and daughter joined him 38...
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The grim reality for children with HIV
An absolute helpless and scary scenario awaited these innocent lives. The statistics were scary,...
Read MoreThe inimitable Shammi Kapoor
I can proudly say I was once reprimanded by the late Shammi Kapoor. Because I was 10 minutes early for my interview with him. Hailing from the first family of Bollywood, he was the heartthrob of his generation, known for his...
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The lowdown on Mycoplasma
Mycoplasma is one of the most common ailments that affects children and young adults. I spoke to...
Read MoreThe Godrej family: A class apart
Here’s a glimpse into one of India’s foremost business families. Savvy, polite, articulate – each member of the Godrej clan was a delight to talk to, including those who married into the family. I met them as...
Read MoreMe… a name I call myself
Let’s start with the very basics: I love to play around with words (as well as play word games), phrases, expressions, even cliches. Isn’t it fun that while ‘cool’ literally means ‘not hot’...
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Making of stories / Swapna’s Portfolio
Here are a few stories that are close to my heart. Even though I’m technically an editor,...
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