That India is a veritable gold mine when it comes to traditional art forms is not new to us who have grown up with these art forms all around us in some way or the other. Whether it be terracotta sculptures that adorn our gardens or bandhej dupattas that add colour to...
Always carry duplicates of your travel documents. Apart from atleast 3 paper photocopies, it would also be wise to have a soft copy stored in a portable device (pen drive, hard disk, laptop or even an iPad). This comes in useful when you need to e-mail a soft copy to...
Last week I had traveled to Chandigarh for my college reunion bash. Having spent 3 years of my life there, this trip was special in ways more than just one. It was the 25th year of my Alma Mater and hence, elaborate preparations had been done for the Silver Jubilee...
India, as I have shared earlier is a land of many surprises and mysteries. Among the various treasures that it is home to, the arts and crafts of India hold many awe-inducing gems. These arts are many centuries old and have been passed on from generation to...
While packing, organize your things the same way every time, so that you know exactly where is what. That way even if miss out anything or misplace it during unpacking or repacking, you'll know it instantly. Thanks for the tip, Julie.
India is said to be the largest democracy in the world. It also has the second largest population that commonly speak more than 30 languages in 35+ states and territories. No, this isn't a Geography lesson on India. This is more about why your next trip should be to...
“Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta A lot has been said about travel and life. But, why is it so special? Saint Augustine says, “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.” Well, in today's...