Kolkata is a sanctuary of art, culture, cuisine, heritage and history. Known as birthplace of intellectuals and historic moments it is home to great artistic minds. Kolkata was created by the British merchants, although they looted the maximum wealth from…
As a travel writer I have always been intrigued by the religious customs and practices of the place I am visiting. You can easily Google and find tons of information on what to see, what to eat and where to…
The place I am stationed is a remote town and has a very basic market in the name of shopping. Durga Puja was approaching and I had to shop. I went to the local market and came back even more…
Dear Navratri celebrating North Indian, Since years I get this look when I say or cook fish during Navratri, “Arrey baap re, you are having non-veg”, followed by “these 9 days we don’t even touch garlic or onion” which…
A Quick Recap of Day One Four girls on a Lansdowne weekend getaway road drive. They reach the quiet cantonment town of Lansdowne and settle themselves at a resort, followed by exploring the touristy places on foot. Click to read…
I’ve wanted to visit Lansdowne, a quiet hill town in the Garhwal hills of Uttrakhand, ever since I heard of the place. Alas, it would seem that my desire to see it was always jinxed despite planning and plotting many…
One of the advantages of a road drive is the random things that you experience. A cow deciding to shit right in the middle of the road or parks herself right in front of a milestone when you desperately wish…
When we were kids Janmashtami festival celebrations was an event of hyper excitement and enthusiasm. Jhanki decoration ideas, planning, material collection and execution began days in ahead. Door to door fund collection and daily practice for the cultural program was…
This is a travel story of how we explored Tranquebar, a Dutch town near Chennai. My Mulish Explorer Neha, my best friend came to Chennai to visit us. She is the only friend who dared to come and meet us…
I never thought I will complete this trek. It rained heavily the night before and trekking in Uttarakhand rains is no joke though it has its own charm. The trek was a walk through the swampy dense forest and then…