Every state in India has its own unrivalled cuisine. Gujarat, the state on the country’s western fringe, has its unique flavour. Folks of all convictions have pooled in to form various aspects of the Gujarati cuisine. The dishes of Parsis, Bohra Muslims, and Khojas (from Arabia) have all acquired...
Museums are wonderful places. They bring together pieces from different junctions of time and space for people to learn from and appreciate. ‘Museum’ is defined as an institution that is dedicated to the preserving and interpreting of primary tangible evidence of humankind and the environment. It is worth noting...
At a time when we are still emerging from the lockdown and continue to be constrained by many travel restrictions, let us reflect on the travels we have had in the past and how they have enriched us.
Even with planned itineraries, confirmed bookings and extensive to-dos at our destination,...
Today is the second day of the festivities of Diwali, which began with Dhanteras celebrations yesterday. The second day is known as Narak Chaturdashi - also known as the Narak Nivaran Chaturdashi or Roop Chaudas and more popularly among people as Chhoti Diwali. Almost all the traditional pujas that...
It's the Indian Premier League (IPL) season, and I caught one of the first matches kicking off the season at Wankhede Stadium yesterday between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Delhi Capitals (DC). It was a great match - quite enjoyable and exciting as the whole stadium was reverberating with calls,...
Close your eyes, think Switzerland and lo! The visions that come to your mind would be lofty snowcapped Alps, decadent chocolates, and rich, creamy cheese – not necessarily in that order – you can jump to yummy drool-worthy Swiss chocolates first and if it's Switzerland, it must be chocolate!
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A land of many cultures, several factors over the centuries have influenced the architecture of India. From the artisans who came to the country and built monuments of grandeur to the distinct seasons of its regions, inspiration from diverse sources resulted in unique and spectacular buildings that have stood...
