A toy story: wooden toys of Channapatna, Karnataka
“Welcome to the Land of Toys” says the green signboard as you drive down to Channapatna on the Mysore-Bengaluru highway. Located about 60 km from Bengaluru, the town is also…
Tampa Downtown: Turn back in Time in Tampa Theatre
Ornate sculptures, elaborate ceiling panels and magnificent portraits – while one would normally associate this decor with historical monuments and palaces, these are actually some of the first things that…
Chagaletti Makkala Granthalaya (Chagaletti Children’s Library): a lesson in child empowerment
Imagine a full-fledged library run totally and successfully by a small group of children from a remote village with all of being under seventeen years of age. Seems far-fetched? But,…
Photo essay: Upcycling an old iron storage trunk to a quirky living room accessory
Storage trunks of the yesteryears have always caught my fascination. Normally tucked under the bed or stashed away on the attic, these black/ olive green heavy duty iron storage boxes…
Ciclo Cafe: of food, fitness, fun and more
An established name in Chennai, Hyderabad and Gurgaon, Ciclo cafe opened its doors to namma Bengaluru recently. A bicycle themed restaurant, this unique chain is a venture of one of…
A volery of birds at Uppalapadu Bird Sanctuary, Guntur
It is often said that ‘too many disappointments are usually a sign of too many expectations’. Just like for most things in life, this quote is totally applicable to travel…
4 museums to visit in and around Tampa for Floridian history, culture and nature
The land of sunshine, sand and sea, Florida in the United states has a rich history going back thousands of years. Human presence in this south eastern tropical state dates…
Empowered with knowledge: White Swan Foundation for Mental Health
According to the World Health Organisation, at least 20% of the world’s children and adolescents have mental disorders or problems. According to surveys conducted in India, it is estimated that…
Recipe: Fenugreek and cumin chutney using Danone Greek Style Plain Yoghurt
The best part about Indian cuisine, according to me, is the plethora of flavors lent by the indigenous spices we use. Whether it is cumin, fenugreek, pepper, chilli, turmeric, cardamom,…
In harmony with heritage: City of Bath, United Kingdom
If you are a lover of heritage and cultural tourism, Bath, located nearly 100 miles from London, is a place you must have on your bucket list. Roman ruins, Georgian…