Assalam, I am Farah, from Srinagar, living in Gurgaon for the last three years. Sector 18 reminds me of home on cool evenings, when the glass buildings glow like Dal lake at dusk.

I make a very good kahwa and I will happily brew some for you. I like poetry, saffron desserts and a table where nobody hurries. My voice is soft and my laugh is quick. At home I stitch small woollen scarves in Kashmiri patterns, and I usually give one to a guest who has told me a really wonderful story.

I am drawn to gentle, respectful company and conversations that go from the mountains to the metro. Tell me about your favourite place and I will tell you mine.