Soap Museum (Seifenmuseum), St. Gallen – a unique, offbeat attraction
A museum dedicated to soap…sounds rather strange…… These exactly were my thoughts when I first heard about the Seifenmuseum in St. Gallen. While I decided to see all the conventional,…
Review: mCaffeine – leveraging the goodness of caffeine for your skin and hair
A bad day with coffee is better than a good day without it It is often said that there is nothing that a cup of coffee cannot fix. Replete with…
Recipe: Betel Leaf Rasam – a perfect combination of health and taste
A symbol of truth, prosperity, fertility and abundance, betel leaves are an intrinsic part of Indian culture. It is integral to festivals and the celebration of any auspicious occasion. Apart…
NIMHANS Heritage Museum, Bangalore
A premier and multidisciplinary institute dedicated to research, patient care, training and academic pursuit in the field of mental health and neurosciences, NIMHANS is a landmark that is hard to…
Review: iTokri.com – Celebrating Crafts, Creativity and Communities
It is often said that whenever you buy anything handmade, you are not just buying a product but supporting a family, a small business and a community. More importantly you…
ExclusiveLane: Your One Stop Shop for Bespoke Indigenous Handicrafts
There is no denying the fact that India is a treasure trove when it comes to native art and crafts. Indian handicrafts are diverse, eclectic and native to each region.…
Photoessay: Monsoon Magic in Coorg
Often dubbed as the Scotland of India, Coorg is arguably one of the most scenic places in South India. Nestled along the Western Ghats, it is located in between Mysore…
Teddy Bear Museum, Baden: for the love of cuddly Teddy Bears
Few toys are more endearing than soft, cuddly teddy bears. An intrinsic part of most people’s growing years, teddy bears are synonymous with precious childhood memories, warmth and a sense…
Photoessay: A paradise called Regensberg, a hill town near Zurich
Often referred to as the paradise on earth, there is no denying the fact that Switzerland is a country of unparalled beauty. As mentioned in several of my previous posts,…
Onam: the all inclusive cultural celebration of Kerala
Coconut palm fringed coasts, house boats, Kathakali, boat races, Kalaripayattu, elephants and much more…Kerala is a state of many colours. And one thing that is quintessentially Kerala is Onam. Rituals…