Hampi Utsav: When History Comes Alive
The ancient, narrow streets don a festive look. Men adorning military finery – long spears, and polished helmets – stand under large, beautifully decorated gopurams. Caparisoned elephants welcome you...
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Ganesha Chaturthi: A Divine Celebration
Long drawn celebrations and festivities are a part of the social and cultural fabric of India. Among the many religious and social customs that mark the diverse festive calendar of Indians, is a very...
View ArticleCape Festival: A Cultural High down South
Planning a holiday to South India this October? Don’t forget to include Kanyakumari in your trip, especially during the Cape Festival. Scheduled in the month of October, this three-day long festival...
View ArticleThe Hungry Ghost Festival in Singapore
Every year in August, the Chinese community in Singapore prepares for a unique banquet and the guests of honour are none other than their dearly departed! This macabre-sounding event is the Hungry...
View Article5 Quick Summer Getaways from Bengaluru
It’s that time of the year once again when office feels mundane, kids are at home urging you (or almost screaming) to take them out and you could honestly do with a weekend trip away from the...
View ArticleThat’s Strange-VII: WATCH YOUR STEP AT CHAND BAORI
Mr. Howard Roark, was that you who created this masterpiece? I wondered as I stood in front of this gigantic staircase with endless steps and architectural symmetry that is both mindboggling and hard...
View ArticleThrissur’s Festival of Elephants
Religion and festivities go hand in hand in India and there are many festivals celebrated across the country throughout the year. One of the most colourful temple festivals in India is celebrated in...
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What does Bhutanese cuisine consist of? Do vegetarians have enough options?
In Bhutan, chillies are considered a vegetable and not just a spice. Photo Credit: thomaswanhoff / flickr Bhutanese cuisine consists of red rice (a variety of rice that grows in high altitudes),...
View ArticleWatch the Fire Walk in Goa
Think Goa and the first thing that comes to mind are the sandy beaches and the party hotspots. But Goa is so much more than that – from quaint Portuguese churches to the buzzing cultural extravaganza...
View Article10 Best Summer Resorts Around the World
Do you know how you’re going to beat the rising mercury levels this year? As monsoon sets in and the weather becomes prohibitively hot, why not whisk your loved ones away to a resort for some...
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Jungle Safari - How to Pack And More...
Game drives are fun. But survival needs are very different when you’re out in the jungle, often driving all through the day – and sometimes though the night – to witness that perfect kill, or to spot...
View ArticleUAE National Day Celebrations
Carrie Bradshaw and her brood of girlfriends, in the romantic comedy Sex and the City may have had a tough time getting their way around Abu Dhabi but they sure did enjoy every bit of it! As will you,...
View ArticleKarthagai Deepam- A Festival of Lights in Tamil Nadu
There are brightly lit diyas everywhere you look – on the streets, in homes, in the balconies, in shops and offices. The rest of the country has fallen into a lull after the Diwali bashes, card parties...
View ArticleThe Tribal Culture of Dadra and Nagar Haveli
India is a vast country with such varied geological and cultural diversity, that no one can hope to truly explore its myriad facets in a single lifetime. Nevertheless, those who wish to can discover...
View ArticleExploring Buddhism at the Lumbini Festival in Andhra Pradesh
The purity, principles and preaching of Buddhism, the religion founded and propagated by Gautam Buddha still resonate in various parts of the country. They continue to be celebrated not just by...
View ArticleWhat is the best time to visit Bhutan? Is it over-crowded during any time of...
Bhutan is a year-round destination but the best time to visit is either in the Spring from March to June or Autumn from September to November. During these months, it can get crowded as there are a lot...
View ArticleHappiness Has No Limit At Disneyland Hong Kong
This holiday season, take your family to ‘the happiest place on earth’! Stay in the most comfortable of resorts, feast on delicious preparations at restaurants with a ‘magical’ ambiance, meet your...
View ArticleExperience Food and Hospitality, Delhi Style
There are only two kinds of people in this world – those who live to eat and those who love to eat. No matter which category you fall in, Fine Food India, the 3rd International Food, Drinks, Equipment...
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How can I access cellular and internet services in Bhutan?
Prayer wheels are ubiquitous in Bhutan and are a tool for distributing love, compassion and kind blessings Airtel is the only Indian service provider that works in Bhutan on international roaming....
View ArticleSummer Vacation: The WHY, WHERE, HOW and Some More
It is scorching hot - both outside and inside. The AC grunts with voltage fluctuations while the kids are running restless and asking untiringly, “where are we going this summer vacation?”. Adding...
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