Janapada Loka folk arts museum: insight into Karantaka’s rural culture
If there is one place that showcases the folk and rural culture of Karnataka in its entirety, it is the Janapada Loka folk art museum in Ramnagar. At a distance…
Keladi Rameshwara Temple: of timeless art and architecture
The history of South India dates back over 4000 years and this period saw the rise and fall of multiple dynasties like the Cholas, Cheras, Pallavas, Pandyas etc. Most of…
Tata Serein: experience Malabar Hill in Thane
Nature’s Bounty If you are looking for a luxurious wellness home in an ambience that is similar to the affluent neighborhood of Malabar hill, then look no far as Tata…
Winter Woes no more: Himalaya Rich Cocoa Butter Body Cream
So it is that time of the year, when the days are short and nights are long. Woollens are out and there is a clear nip in the air especially…
An interaction with Chinmay Kulkarni, head of R&D at Charoen Phokphand (CP) Foods
At a recent event at Charoen Phokphand (CP) Foods, I had the opportunity to meet Chinmay Kulkarni who heads the R& D division of the company in India. Charoen Phokphand…
Legendary temples of Lord Ganesha, the God of Beginnings at Hattiangadi and Guddattu
One of the most popular and most worshiped deities in Hindu Mythology is the elephant headed God or Lord Ganesha. He is believed to be remover of all obstacles and…
Mysuru off the beaten track- Part II: Of museums and spirituality
Mysuru as mentioned in this post is a city of many facets. Though it is the second largest and populous city of Karnataka, it is a city with oodles of…
Experience the “Hextraordinary” with the new Tata Hexa
An invitation from Indiblogger, saw me attending the ‘Hexa Experience Centre‘ at the White Orchid Convention Centre, Bengaluru on Christmas Day. Chock-a-block with activity, the centre had multiple stalls showcasing…
Mysuru off the beaten track- Part I: Of Silk and Sandal
One of the most visited cities of South India, Mysore in Karnataka is synonomous with royalty, heritage and of course its world famous Dasara. Recently renamed Mysuru, the city’s glittering…
Tracing the European trail from Kolkata aka the city of Joy
It is not entirely incorrect to say that the East Indian city of Kolkata is one of the most fascinating places to visit in India and has a charm like…