The Green Path: one stop shop for all things organic
Unique concept “Your food tastes heavenly because a farmer’s soul has gone into it. Let’s be grateful to nature for the soil and a farmer for his toil”. This is…
Theosophical Society: tranquility in the heart of Chennai
Greenery galore If you are looking to get away from the traffic, hustle bustle and busy streets of the city, then head to the beautiful Huddleston Gardens of Theosophical Society…
LLADRÓ: handmade porcelain creations par excellence
Given my love for artefacts and souvenirs, visiting the Lladró store in the swanky UB city was truly a delight. The renowned Spanish brand is the epitome of luxury, prestige…
Thanjavur: centre of South Indian tradition, art and culture
The erstwhile capital of the great Chola dynasty, Thanjavur aka Tanjore is truly the embodiment of South Indian art, architecutre, culture and heritage. Located in the Cauvery basin of Tamil…
Sculptural splendour: Chandramouleshwara temple, Hubli
Home to a number of magnificent ancient temples, south India is a delight for the traveler with a penchant for history, culture and architecture. One such beautiful temple is the…
Manjal: handicrafts native, aesthetic and truly attractive
If you are in Chennai and in a mood to shop for something unique yet traditional and classy, head over to Manjal that is a craft store in M R…
Indigenous handloom: Kalakshetra weaving and kalamkari unit
Tucked away in the bylanes of one of Chennai’s most popular neighborhoods Besant nagar is the renowned Kalakshetra foundation. Founded way back in 1936 by Rukmini Devi Arundale, one of…
Dampness: “Fix it” now and enjoy freedom of a life time
With rains lashing most parts of the country now, it is that time of the year where the initial euphoria and excitement associated with the rains has worn off and…
Tarakeshwara temple, Hangal – an architectural marvel
Beautiful stone pillars, exquisite architecture, elaborate ceilings and remarkable sculptures were just some of the things that had me totally awe inspired when I visited the Tarakeshwara temple in Hangal.…
Book Review: The Story of a Suicide by Sriram Ayer
Review “The Story of a Suicide” by Sriram Ayer is one that perhaps reflects the state of society and how youth relate to and deal with different aspects of life…