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March 5, 2020

Yawol Shang – Manipur’s very own Holi

When we talk about Holi celebrations, it is mostly the northern states of India that take up all the limelight. Rarely do we come…

March 5, 2020

Malvan: Ruined forts, Sacred Groves & Secluded Beaches

“Take only memories, leave only footprints.” – Chief Seattle Dotted with tiny fishing villages and swaying coconut trees, enveloped by the lush green Sahyadris…

February 26, 2020

Coorg, the Scotland of India

Invading the invader Firstly, we strongly register our protest at this heading. It is not Coorg that is the Scotland of India but Scotland…

February 17, 2020

Indianized France – The Pondicherry Affair

Pondicherry’s history has been quite tragic. As soon as the French set up their tiny little corner in Pondicherry, it was captured by the…

February 4, 2020

Find Malaysia in Kerala’s largest tea museum

For a country obsessed with tea, it comes as no surprise that our day starts with a cup of hot chai (not tea chai…

January 30, 2020

Srinagar or Amsterdam?

If winter comes, can spring be far behind? Spring is a happy season. It’s that time of the year when the world sheds its…

January 27, 2020

Jal Mahal – Lithuania’s Trakai Castle in Jaipur

Humans have always tried to explode the boundaries of the unknown. The desire to wander probably stems from our nomadic roots. During the age…

January 22, 2020

Kutch Gives Utah a Rann for it’s Money

Car enthusiasts will probably recognize the Bonneville Salt Flats of Utah. For almost a hundred years, motorists and petrolheads have used the salt flats…

January 21, 2020

Khajjiar – India’s very own Switzerland

Switzerland The dreamy landscape of Switzerland is the world’s most scenic and sought after destination. Nine out of ten people dream of visiting this…

January 2, 2020

Celebrating Holi in Varanasi

Holi is definitely one of the most awaited festivals in India. Celebrated every year in March, Holi is a wild festival of colors. Contrary…