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I made another trip to Delhi recently, sepia-tinted memories of which are framed in the imaginary photo frames of my mind, waiting to be pulled out of those recesses and recounted. The trip was memorable as almost all my trips to Delhi are. I did try a couple of...
Alibaug (Arunima Takiar, 2019) Cracked seashells, your pointed edges lucidly reveal intact sand grains wrapping fervently around your body parts, twisted in unfamiliar time zones fast-forwarded from a past of splinters that defied permanence, trodden by unknowing feet on happy sojourns, (broken) not lost, vestiges in shining  specks of beach shimmer that defy impermanence. When yours truly wanted to escape for the weekend and was looking for inspiration to write a poem, a...
It is that time of the year when the pleasant February air BECKONS travellers who enjoy winter breaks much more than the summer ones. Usually, people run to warmer locales in winters (running away from the chills) but Himachal Pradesh is another story. It makes you fall in love...
Andhra Pradesh is known for its coastal splendour and its pilgrim spots. Some places have managed to remain rather hidden and unexplored. Gandikota is one such spot whose fame is no match to its beauty. Nestled away in a village in Kadapa district is a gorge or ‘Gandi’ formed...
My penchant to visit offbeat destinations took me to the picturesque and virgin territory of Dharamshala. It is snuggled in the lofty Dauladhar Mountain on the Himalayan ranges on three sides only to give way to a lush valley on one side. It is divided into Lower and Upper...
Mewar: the food and culture of central Rajasthan Mewar - the name itself carries with it the sounds of royalty and centuries worth of cultural richness. Mewar (or Mewad) is the south-central part of the largest state of India, Rajasthan. Although not a single city or district, Mewar is the...
Experience the real taste of India this Independence Day at Twenty Nine across all its outlets. What: Flavors of India – Independence Day Buffet Where: 29 – Kemp’s Corner/Thane/Malad When: 14 August, Tuesday and 15 August, Wednesday Price: Rs 299 Time: 14 August – 11.30 pm to 2 am (midnight buffet) 15 August – 11...
The Jaisalmer Desert Festival is an annual event that takes place in February each year in India. It is held in the Hindu month of Magh, three days prior to the full moon. In 2018, during this period, without having any prior knowledge of it, luckily, we were in...
It is said that in order to truly connect with yourself, you have to disconnect from the world. And, when you come to think of ways to disconnect, camping in the wild has proven to be one of the most effective ways to do it. Imagine, sitting in the...
During my journey as a traveler, I meet innumerable people from different walks of life, many of whom have lived a life in ways polar opposite to mine. While there are some I have never seen for more than a few hours, there are others who have turned into...
The south Indian state of Kerala inspires a verse too many on its pristine beauty - mere words fail to do justice by the rightly named God’s Own Country. ‘It’s so green!’ is a thought that is echoed during touchdown at any of the three airports of the state....
Mumbai: This Independence Day, seize the deal at Hotel Sahara Star, Mumbai. Spoil yourself with an assortment of delectable food. Hotel Sahara Star invites every gourmand in town this Independence Day for the ultimate luxury dining experience with some exciting offers. To commemorate the auspicious occasion of India’s 72nd Independence Day, Hotel...
I took the most exhilarating cycle tour of London recently. Going by the name of Classic Tour, it is one of the most popular tours of London organized by a company called London Bicycle. It was founded in 1991 and to this day remains the best cycle tour operator...
Khajuraho temples: art, worship, or erotica?  Khajuraho – a word that conjures up images of scenes from the lives of men and women and gods and goddesses, immortalized in stone and sculpture for posterity. There is a mystery shrouding these ancient temples in the state of Madhya Pradesh which many...
World-renowned tea, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and wildlife await in Assam, a land that’s filled with many more wonders you’ll be eager to explore. Located near the foothills of the eastern Himalayas, it’s the most accessible North Eastern state with well-developed tourism infrastructure. It’s your window into this part...

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