Oh, for a cup of chai!

This thick, sweet, milky brew is often the gateway to conversation.

I will visit Agra this weekend.

I plan to visit Agra this weekend to photograph Maryam’s tomb, visit Sikandra, and maybe the Taj Mahal again. I will be honest: the unusual heat this month terrifies me. What can we expect in the coming months if it is so hot now? The sun is merciless, and my head hurts when I stand under that fierce, yellow orb. I just fi…