Sucheta contributes to National Geographic, AFAR, Travel+Leisure, TIME Magazine, Atlanta Magazine, AAA, Conde Nast Traveler, CNN, Southern Living, Fodor’s Travel, Marriott Bonvoy Traveler, HuffPost, Thrillist, Georgia Trend Magazine, Khabar, and others. Read her latest stories below…
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Khabar Magazine. May 2026 print. How PODI Life, which began as a mother- daughter bonding project in Hyderabad, is now bringing South Indian ready-to-eat seasonings to American tables. Alak Nanda is on a mission to introduce ancient South Indian flavors to modern American tables from her Suwanee, Georgia, based business that sells podis online and […]
Georgia Trend Magazine. May 2026 print. My newest catch along the Atlanta Beltline feels delightfully out of place, like a Florida fish shack that drifted inland and anchored itself in Reynoldstown. A building that looks like a semitruck, constructed with steel beams, makes a modest coastal-style outpost on Wylie Street. Instead of dunes and boardwalks, […]
HuffPost. April 2026. Industry leaders, farmers and advocates explain what “pasture-raised” truly delivers — and where the label still falls short. In a growing industry centered on sustainable, healthy and humane food, “pasture-raised” chicken has become the premium badge in grocery stores, often costing 30% to 100% more than conventional poultry. Yet most shoppers don’t […]
Khabar Magazine. April 2026 print. How Raani Coffee is brewing nostalgia and community connections in East Atlanta—serving authentic South Indian filter coffee alongside European-style pastries kissed with Indian flavors. Situated on Moreland Avenue in East Atlanta, Raani Coffee looks like a converted garage—an industrial, sunlit, and unpretentious space that used to be home to Hodgepodge […]
TIME Magazine 2026. Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in Guizhou, China made it to the TIME Best Places 2026 list.
Khabar Magazine. March 2026 print. Far from the boring, highly processed staples that define American fast food at home, U.S. chains in India have reinvented themselves as vibrant destinations serving fresh, flavorful, and creatively Indianized menus. Many years ago, on a visit to my hometown of Chandigarh, my friends were thrilled to see me. They […]
Georgia Trend Magazine. March 2026. Buying chicken was once straightforward, but now the grocery aisle is filled with labels like organic, cage-free, free-range, air-chilled, and pasture-raised. These labels sound good, but they don’t always explain everything. I often find myself asking: Which choice is really best for my health, the environment, and my wallet? My […]
Georgia Trend Magazine. February 2026 print. It is not every day that an elevated Indian dining experience debuts in Metro Atlanta, so the arrival of Ghee Indian Kitchen on the city’s Westside feels noteworthy. Tucked just off Howell Mill Road, the restaurant brings a sophisticated interpretation of Indian cuisine to a neighborhood already known for […]
Khabar Magazine. Feb 2026 print. What longtime Atlantans knew as Kailash Parbat has been thoughtfully reimagined as Desi Tadka Indian Restaurant, a homegrown brand with deeper culinary ambition and a full-service bar.
Georgia Trend Magazine. Jan 2026. I travel to France often and have developed a discerning palate for pastries. When I walk into a bakery, I’m immediately analyzing everything – the golden flake of a croissant, the balance of butter and sugar, and whether the fruit fillings taste of orchards or extract. So when I tell […]
Good Grit Magazine. Winter 2025-26 print. The charming mountain town of Asheville, North Carolina, was severely impacted by Hurricane Helene in the Fall of 2024. Today, acres of trees still lie on forest floors as you drive up Elk Mountain. The Arts Center was annihilated, and businesses downtown are sharing storefronts to help each other. […]
Georgia Trend Magazine. Jan 2026 print. This Fayette County restaurant combines the chef’s Northern Italian heritage with the comforts of a modern steakhouse.
Khabar Magazine. Jan 2026 print. Mind-boosting, immunity-building Indian drinks that are perfect for winter.
AAA The Extra Mile. Dec 2025. With more than 7,000 islands, 13 sovereign island nations, and 12 dependent territories, the Caribbean offers a sea of vacation choices featuring distinct landscapes, culture, and experiences to match a variety of interests. Here’s how to find your best Caribbean island fit. Best Caribbean islands for beaches The Islands […]
Georgia Trend Magazine. Dec 2025 Cornbread has officially been crowned the state bread of Georgia – and for two Atlanta-born sisters, that recognition is long overdue. Like many Southerners, Sheila Tiller-Tooks and Toshia Tiller can’t resist a slice of piping hot, buttery, moist cornbread. But what started as a family tradition has risen into a […]
Atlanta Magazine. Dec 2025 print. Coolest new things to buy, do, drink and eat this year.
Khabar Magazine. Dec 2025 print. Miami’s four-time Bib Gourmand-winning restaurant, with a James Beard semifinalist chef, brings inventive Indian cuisine to West Midtown in Atlanta.
Travel+Leisure. Nov 2025. When I visit Paris, I often wrestle with a familiar dilemma: stay close to the landmarks that make the city irresistible or avoid the throngs of tourists that cluster around them by opting for a more secluded stay. On a recent trip, Hôtel de Sers, a discreet five-star retreat tucked just off the Champs-Élysées, […]
AAA The Extra Mile. Nov 2025. If you care about where you celebrate New Year’s Eve—and especially where you wake up the next morning—plan to book a hotel room or suite that puts you in the heart of the action, with front-row views of fireworks, iconic landmarks, and dazzling cityscapes. From the glow of the […]
Khabar Magazine. Nov 2025 print. Trading holiday gifts for soul-stirring journeys, the author and her husband travel down the storied Mekong River through Vietnam and Cambodia—stopping everywhere from vibrant Saigon to mystical Angkor Wat—and along the way, discovering ancient temples, street feasts, and echoes of shared Asian heritage.
Khabar Magazine. Nov 2025 print. The professional training and versatile experience of Chef Nadeem are evident as he takes you on a culinary journey through various regions of Pakistan. Since opening its doors in January 2024, Namak restaurant has become a promising addition to the Pakistani fine dining scene in the greater Atlanta area. I […]
Georgia Trend. Oct 2025 Located on Virginia Avenue in the ATL Airport District, Party of 5 by MetroWest is a buzz-worthy dining establishment offering stylish cocktails, comforting brunch, and Southern-style dinner entrees. Inside the cozy space you will see Instagram-worthy graffiti walls with affirmative messages like “Always dream big dreams” and “Living proof.” Co-owners and […]
NatGeo Travel. Oct 2025. Beyond Machu Picchu, these destinations reveal a side of the country that most visitors miss—from volcanic cities and canyon villages to sacred lakes and jungle getaways. Most first-time travelers to Peru head straight for the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu, perhaps pausing in Lima for fresh ceviche, but rarely venture further. Yet beyond the well-trodden […]