Five Places to Visit in Mysuru that are Off the Beaten Track
It is time when Mysuru aka Mysore celebrates its biggest festival, Dasara. A ten day cultural extravaganza like none other, Dasara in Mysuru is visited by lakhs of Indians as…
Chittara: The only Indigenous Mural Folk Art of Karnataka
Given India’s vast diversity, it is no surprise that it is home to several native art forms, cultures and traditions. Chittara from the southern state of Karnataka is one such…
Five Things to See and Do in the Fairy Tale Town of Obidos in Portugal
Located just under 85 km from Lisbon, is arguably one of Portugal’s most beautiful towns, Obidos. With a history dating back to the Roman Era, Obidos came under the rule…
On a Museum Trail in Stockholm: 5 Interesting Museums to Visit in the Swedish Capital
With the largest archipelago in Sweden which incidentally has been named by the National Geographic as one of the best places to visit in 2025, breathtaking beauty, compelling historical and…
Showstopper Walls: Statement or Accent Wall Ideas for your Home
A key element in interior design, a statement wall is not just a design feature; it acts as a storyteller in a space. It serves as a visual anchor that…
Preserving the Legacy of Handlooms: Bagal Bandhugalu Initiative by Kadike Trust
The enthusiasm and fervour among a group of about 9 women and 3 men is unmissable as they gather around the large Renje aka Bagal/Bakula tree (bullet wood tree) in…
Book Review: The Dark Forest – An Illustrated Guide to the Biodiversity of Myristica Swamps
Did you know that some of the earliest flowering plants on Earth included the champaks and lotuses? Or the fact that freshwater swamps—especially the rare Myristica swamps—stand out as one…
A Monsoon Feast with Colocasia Leaves
Come monsoon and the coastal parts of western India are flooded with large elephant ear leaves which is how colocasia leaves are also known as. A regional delicacy which is…
Decorating with Pistachio Green – Ways to Use it in Home Interiors
If there is one colour and flavour that is having a moment, it is pistachio. Ever since the insanely famous Dubai chocolate crafted with milk chocolate, pistachio, and crispy kataifi…
Sacred Science: Tracing India’s Heritage of Ancient Healing and Medical Traditions
If you are someone who is fascinated by the world of history, mythology, science and medicine, the Sacred Science exhibition at the Indian Institute of World Culture (IIWC) must be…