Hooghly Imambara: grandeur of the yesteryears
An architectural masterpiece of the 19th century is the magnificent Hooghly Imbabara in the town of Hooghly situated in the state of West Bengal. Hooghly or Hooghly-Chinsura as it also…
Mysore: along a heritage trail
Easily one of the most popular tourist destinations in India, the heritage city of Mysore (recently renamed Mysuru) is synonomous with resplendent royalty, its larger than life Dasara festival, gorgeous…
Horlicks Growth+: a catalyst in catching up on lost growth
A child is a source of utmost joy in a parent’s life but not one that comes without challenges. With a young child, each day is a unique experience coupled…
The Portuguese connection: Loutolim, Goa
Think Goa and you might immediately connect with images of beaches and night life. But there is so much more to Goa than partying that you can discover in India’s…
Hyderabad: enamour of the Old city
Often called the city of pearls, the historic city of Hyderabad is truly multifaceted. While the booming IT industry in the last decade and a half has given the name…
Pondicherry: my top 5 favorite places and things to do
The union territory of Pondicherry located in South India is one of my favorite destinations for a holiday or a quick getaway. Also called Puducherry or just Pondy, this unique…
Rangasthala, Chikkaballapur: a tryst with history
India, also referred to many a time, as the country of temples has scores of enthralling temples, many of which are over 1000 years old. It is indeed amazing that…
Raring to go with the new Datsun redi-GO
As a woman who drives in Bangalore, there is one thing I can tell you – if you can drive here, you can probably drive anywhere in India and perhaps…
Choicest of Furniture at Cherry pick, Bangalore
If you are lover of classy furniture from globally renowned brands, then your destination is not very far. Cherry Pick, Bengaluru’s first International Furniture Boutique was inaugurated last weekend in…
Travel Souvenirs: keepsakes and memories in the house
One of the ‘must do‘ things on my agenda whenever we travel is to shop for souvenirs. I usually research about the local arts and crafts of the destination upfront…