Five Things to See and Do in the City of Lyon, France
If you are in France and looking to explore beyond Paris and its suburbs, the city of Lyon which is just a two hour train ride from the captial is…
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Museum, Ghum
If you are someone who loves take a ride on heritage mountain railways and are fascinated by railway coaches, equipment and engineering, the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) Museum in Ghum…
Walking Through a Songline: an Interactive Show at Science Gallery Bengaluru
Walking through a Songline is a digital art experience produced by the National Museum of Australia in partnership with Mosster Studio, with the ongoing support of the traditional First Nations’…
Vienna Street Art Captures: A Riot of Colour
There is no doubt that the capital of Austria, Vienna aka Wien is synonymous with baroque architecture, imperial palaces and a rich musical heritage. But did you know that this…
Photo Essay: Yiga Choeling Monastery aka Ghoom Monastery, Darjeeling
A visit to Darjeeling often means a ride on the heritage Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a visit to the tea gardens and a trip to Mall road. But beyond the touristy…
Blyton Bites: A Slice of Nostalgia with Enid Blyton
Growing up on a staple of Enid Blyton’s books, I now believe that she was a silent influencer of how my interest in food developed. Growing up in the 1980’s…
Photo Exhibition: HH Jaya Chamaraja Wadiyar – A Life of Passion and Purpose
The last Maharaja of the Mysore state from 1940 to 1950, His Highness Sri Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar was a man who wore many hats. A truly multifaceted personality, he was a…
Agase Soppu aka Agathi Keerai: An Indigenous Culinary Treasure
Come Dwadashi (the twelfth lunar day of the fortnight of every month in the Hindu calendar) and there is a spike in the demand for agase soppu (Kannada) or agathi…
Stripes in Home Interiors: Ways to Decorate Your Home with Stripes
A much loved pattern and one that is both versatile and has classic appeal, stripes are a great idea to incorporate in your home decor. In fact, it is one…
A Vintage Salute: An Ode to the Yesteryear Doctors of Basavanagudi
Mention the phrase ‘good old Bangalore’ and more often than not one thinks of Basavanagudi. A leafy neighbourhood steeped in history and heritage; Basavanagudi is one of the oldest localities…