Tag: Travel
Aromatic Chettinad flavour!
There may be food festivals galore but when it comes to cuisine from the southern peninsula, my gastronomic antenna gets activated as it recently...
Bali – the ultimate honeymoon destination
When you think of Bali, the top things that strike your mind are the wonderful, crystal clear beaches and turquoise waters. But that is...
6 World Heritage Sites in India for every visitor
India is a land of rich culture and a very long history, so it is no wonder that there are almost two dozen UNESCO...
Celebrating Buddha Purnima
Significance of Buddha Purnima or Vesak
Buddhists from all over the world are getting ready to celebrate Buddha Purnima or Vaishakh Purnima or Vesak, which...
When Delhi beckons
Delhi means so many things to so many people. For people living in Delhi, no other place compares to it. Having spent my childhood...
Padharo mhare des!
Padharo Mhare Des! This literally translates to ‘please come to our country’. With a tagline that is so warm and convivial and a welcome...
India’s forts: a walk down history pages
One only needs to look at India’s numerous forts to understand just how much history and culture exist here. For centuries, rulers have left...
Thrissur Pooram – Kerala’s festive fiesta
The month of April-May (‘Medom’ in Malayalam) is the season of ‘poorams’ (festivals) in Kerala. For culture enthusiasts, this is the best time to...
4 excellent reasons to go organic
7 April, which is also known as the World Health Day, marks the 70th anniversary of the World Health Organisation, a UN initiative dedicated...
Kantha – craft of yore
We often admire the lovely landscape and splendor of nature but few are actually inspired to come up with a creative art form. For...
Italy – where old makes way for new
Grand buildings compel you to draw your gaze upwards and admire the fine architecture. Walking along pretty tree-lined streets with scooters whizzing by and...
Celebrating the birth of Ram-bhakt Hanuman
Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated all over the world by devotees of this son of wind-God (pavan putra) to commemorate his birth. Hanuman, born to...
Sikkim – the eternal paradise
Sikkim, perched in the northeast of India, is the land of the highest peak in the country. Mount Kanchenjunga, well-known for its mesmerizing scenic...
Feast like a king at Maharaja Bhog
Being big thali food freaks, we decided to visit Maharaja Bhog in Goregaon. At all its five outlets (in Goregaon, Malad, Juhu, and Lower...
Gujarat – a culture vulture state
Think culture, colour, food, festivity, businessmen, friendly people and you have a wholesome state of Gujarat in front of you! Sculpted from the erstwhile...