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…
Photoessay: Nahargarh Fort – of magnificence and grandeur on the Aravalli hills
Think Rajasthan and it immediately conjures images of forts, palaces and royal heritage. Originally built as a mechanism of defence, the state has many forts that are not only beautiful…
Review: Ibis Jaipur Civil Lines – a perfect choice for the new age traveller
If the Pink city aka Jaipur is on your mind, think no further than the trendy, newly relaunched Ibis Jaipur located near the Civil lines metro station. Situated in the…
Panchalingeshwara temple, Govindanahalli, Karnataka
There is no denying the fact that the Hoysala rulers who ruled South India including Karnataka from the 10th century to 14th century AD, were great patrons of art and…