Recipe: Pineapple Rasam – a melange of savoury, sweet and tangy flavours
A staple of any South Indian meal, rasam aka saru in any form is my all time favorite. I love drinking it most of the time. Today, I tried an…
Photo essay: Upcycling idea – old window to a shabby chic travel souvenir placeholder
If you have been following my blog for sometime, you must be familiar with my festish for sourcing old unused items aka “junk” and upcycling them into something useful. Most…
Curtain raiser: Uttar Pradesh Bird Festival – 2018 Edition
One of the largest and most populous states of India, Uttar Pradesh is a state of many facets. Situated on the border of India and Nepal, it is home to…
Recipe: Tender Coconut payasam using Sprig Salted Caramel
There is nothing more refreshing than a bowl of payasam to finish any meal. Symbolic of all things happy, festive and celebratory, payasam is one of the most common desserts…
Asha Niketan: A celebration of life and a home of hope
“We change the world when we simply meet the needs of another” – Kristen Welch One of the most important challenges in the rehabilitation of people with mental disabilities is…
Review: Himalaya Anti Hair Fall range – #4FabulousHair
One of the most common hair problems we face today, irrespective of age, gender or season is that of hair loss. Arguably one of the most agonizing problems, this is…
Recipe: Sweet pumpkin raitha (curd based sauce) using Sprig 6 Pepper medley
Come January and it is the season of sweet pumpkin. In fact, it is customary to eat sweet pumpkins during this season with the winter slowly coming to an end…
Pier 39, San Francisco: a plethora of fun, frolic and entertainment
It is often said your visit to the fog city aka San Francisco starts at The Pier. A vivacious city that is often touted as the cultural and commercial capital…
Naples, Florida: sunshine, sand and sea
Perfectly manicured lawns, sprawling golf courses, a vibrant downtown, quirky stores, plenty of sun, sand and sea are some of the first things you notice when you visit the eclectic…
Magical weaves: the elegance of Mangalagiri textiles
Given my love for indigenous textiles, I never miss an opportunity to visit handloom weaving centres during my travels. In line with the country’s rich footprint of textiles, the southern…