Summer coolers: beat the heat the healthy way
Come summer and it is the time of the year when one longs to stay indoors while sipping on some naturally cooling drinks. The soaring mercury levels make it imperative…
Bern: In the footsteps of Albert Einstein
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid – Albert…
Abor Country River camp, Pasighat: nature at your doorstep
If you are game for a ‘date’ with wilderness and look forward to spending a few days literally in the lap of nature, Abor Country River camp in Pasighat must…
Distinctively Bern: Things to see and do in the capital city of Switzerland
A unique medieval look, cobbled streets, clock towers and multiple fountains are just some of things that you first notice as you take a walk along the streets of Bern,…
Photo essay: Water festival aka ‘Sangken’ celebrations in Itanagar, Arunchal Pradesh
One of the important festivals celebrated by the Theravada Buddhist Community is the annual Sangken festival celebrated during the month of April each year. It is followed mainly by the…
Stein am Rhein: a perfect day trip from Zurich
Charming little quaint towns nestled by the lake surely form for a picturesque scene. And when this scene is from the bewitching country of Switzerland, you are definitely in for…
Healthy and wholesome: nuances of North Karnataka cuisine
Known as Uttara Karnataka, the northern region of Karnataka is quite distinct from the rest of the state. Spread close to 90,000 sq km, this part of the state is…
Welcome the warmth: a guide summer home decor
With the onset of summer and the obvious surge in the mercury levels, it is time to make your homes more welcoming, airy and pleasant. After all, home is where…
Corporation Bank Heritage Museum (Coin Museum) – Udupi: a numismatists’ delight
Did you know that when all digits on the serial number of a currency note are the same (like ‘555555’ or ‘777777’) it is a type of fancy note? Or…
Zurich, Switzerland: on an offbeat trail
Nestled on the shore of its tranquil eponymous lake where it meets river Limmat, Zurich is a city that dons many hats. Founded by the Romans as early as 15…