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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...
Dear readers, It's Republic Day and that time of the year which makes me very nostalgic of my time at Curzon Road barracks for Air Force Officers in Delhi, from where we children would climb on top of the very precarious walls and watch the Republic Day parade, the Beating...
Women have been a true definition of beauty, as they hold in themselves, the perfect mixture of courage, confidence, adaptability, and strength at the same time. Over the past few years, women have depicted their skills and intelligence in more than one appreciable way. From females like Mother Teresa...
We have compiled a guide to finding the perfect yoga school in India. Studying yoga in India can be one of the best gifts you can give yourself. While studying yoga, you would not just experience the rich culture and heritage of the country, but also get to experience...
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...
We are pleased to share a few Holi recipes with our readers by the Chefs at Byke Hospitality. Attached are the recipes of Puran Poli, Gujiya and Thandai Mousse - all ideal for the Holi feast. With 17 hotels and resorts in India currently, The Byke provides you budget hotels...
Hampi is located in Bellary district of Karnataka and is one of the most historically rich places. It is listed under the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Also, this city was, at one point, one of the richest cities in the world. Located in Vijayanagar city, Hampi is one of...
The lockdown needn’t curb your appetite. Whet your appetite with delicious, but easy to prepare salads. This article gives you twenty such easy and quick vegetarian salad recipes to relax and tickle your taste buds all the while. Including fresh salads in your daily diet increases the level of antioxidants...
Delhi means so many things to so many people. For people living in Delhi, no other place compares to it. Having spent my childhood in Delhi, having worked there in later years, and having close familial ties there, I have a fondness for the city that ensures I keep...

Magical Mathraki

There is a tiny island in the Ionian Sea where time stands still. Home to just 30 people, four taverns and one hotel, this little slice of heaven is Mathraki, one of three islands just off the coast of Corfu called the Diapontia Islands. I discovered this tiny gem...
Celebrated on the 13th day of the Chaitra month of the Indian lunar calendar, Mahavir Jayanti or Mahavir Janma Kalyanak celebrates the birth anniversary of the Mahavir, who was the last of the 24 Tirthankaras. Born as Vardhamana in the royal household of Vajji, in present-day Bihar, Mahavir was believed...
The breadth and depth of India’s heritage is so vast that there is always something new to seek and be inspired by. The book, Heirloom Treasures: The Cultural Tapestry of India, is an attempt to inform the reader about a number of aspects that we have always associated with...
India Beckons wishes its readers a very Happy Gudi Padwa! Gudi Padwa (the first day after the new moon day or amavasya in the month of Chaitra) is celebrated as the New Year day in Maharashtra, while it also is commemorated in different parts of the country as Ugadi (Telugu...
What is Kolkata famous for? If we were to ask you this question, then we are pretty sure your answer would have at least two heritage dishes: rosogolla and macher-jhol. Well, that is a conventional right answer. Even a recent report indicates that only 4% of the entire population in...
Cambridge is this exquisite university city 50 miles north of London, which BECKONS some of the brightest minds from all over the world. It is a historic city, renowned for its grand architecture, picturesque green spaces, world-famous colleges, and the beautiful river Cam, a punting ride on which takes...

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