Review – Sante Spa Cuisine: a perfect balance of health, flavours and taste
The idea of eating out at a restaurant or cafe that serves ‘healthy food’ is often met with disapproval, at least in my house. This is usually due to the…
Photoessay: Moodabidri Musings – Saavira Kambada Basadi and more
Just about 35 km from the bustling town of Mangaluru, lies the quaint town of Moodabidri that is known for its Jain temples or basadis as it is also called.…
Multipurpose furniture: decorate the smart way
There is no denying the fact that home sizes today are shrinking, families are getting smaller and life is more fast paced than ever before. Designing for small spaces can…
Photoessay: Handmade Pottery in Pondicherry
As mentioned in my earlier posts, Pondicherry aka Puducherry is a city that never fails to surprise. You are bound to discover something new each time you visit this South…
On a museum trail in the Pink city aka Jaipur
Colour, culture, commotion; the capital city of one of India’s most flamboyant states, Rajasthan is a delightful medley of contrasts. One of the most visited cities by not only Indians…
Photoessay: Police museum, Pondicherry
Well, it is quite an understatement to say that Pondicherry aka Puducherry has a charm quite like none other. A French colony till the 1950s, this union territory is a…
Five Easy and Effective Ways to keep your home Pest Free
It is often said that happiness is a clean house….well this is true for a house that is neat, clutter free and devoid of pests and rodents ensures a feeling…
Shankranthi – of sesame, sugarcane and feasts of the harvest
One of the most auspicious days of the Hindu Calendar, Makara Shankranthi falls on 15-January this year. This is a day of special significance as it marks the movement of…
Pantone color of 2020: Classic Blue – of calm, comfort and character
It is that time of the year again when Pantone Colour Institute heralds’ global trends, offers colour directives and announces the colour of the year, a much-awaited announcement for most…
Amidst a world of cocoa and chocolate: Choco Story, Brussels
Fries, waffles, beer and of course chocolate; Belgium is famous for more reasons than one. And when it comes to chocolate, there is no denying the fact that Belgian chocolate…