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Queen of Treasures is a cultural journal of travel, mindful living & world affairs, exploring how place, memory, and meaning shape our lives.

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Author: Ambica Gulati

Ambica Gulati is a journalist and cultural essayist with 26+ years of experience crafting stories that open minds and linger with readers. Her work spans travel, environment, world affairs, and visual storytelling—told through words, images, and film. She’s shaped content across formats: daily journalism, long-form features, magazines, newsletters, and coffee table books. Her writing has appeared in Outlook Traveller, Swagat, and Life Positive, grounded in research and narrative integrity. Through her independent platform, Queen of Treasures, she curates slow journalism and visual essays that explore ecological concerns, global currents, and emotional truths beneath visible worlds. She believes writing is both discipline and serendipity—like water shaping stone.
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Books & Fiction

Khakee Hero’s New Thriller: Is Police Affairs OTT-Ready?

From Khakee: The Bihar Chapter to his new thriller Police Affairs, IPS officer Amit Lodha on crime fiction, policing, and adaptation buzz. Continue reading Khakee Hero’s New Thriller: Is Police Affairs OTT-Ready?

Unknown's avatarAmbica GulatiFebruary 11, 2026February 15, 2026Leave a comment
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Consciousness & Habits

Habits to Stop the “Monkey Mind” from Running Your Life

Feeling overwhelmed? Learn 3 simple habits—checklists, vision boards, and journaling—to tame your “monkey mind” and reclaim your focus for maximum productivity. Continue reading Habits to Stop the “Monkey Mind” from Running Your Life

Unknown's avatarAmbica GulatiFebruary 10, 2026February 7, 20262 Comments
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Books & Fiction

Bradley J. Borougerdi’s Cannabis: From Shiva’s Elixir to Global Commodity

Explore the complex world of cannabis in Bradley J. Borougerdi’s book. From Lord Shiva’s bhang to modern Western medicine, a review of a global botanical history. Continue reading Bradley J. Borougerdi’s Cannabis: From Shiva’s Elixir to Global Commodity

Unknown's avatarAmbica GulatiFebruary 4, 2026February 8, 2026Leave a comment
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Global Perspectives

Board of Peace: Trump, the UN, and the Price of Unity

Is the UN being sidelined? Explore the rise of Trump’s Board of Peace, the controversial $1 billion ‘Price of Unity,’ and how this new global force is reshaping diplomacy from Davos to Gaza. A deep dive into the shift in world power. Continue reading Board of Peace: Trump, the UN, and the Price of Unity

Unknown's avatarAmbica GulatiFebruary 2, 2026February 11, 202631 Comments
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Books & Fiction

The Corpse Collector by Vinu P & Niyas Kareem

Explore the haunting true story of Vinu P., the ‘Corpse Collector’ of Aluva. A deep dive into Niyas Kareem’s poignant book on dignity in death, the hidden labour of Kerala’s fringes, and the constitutional questions of life after breath. Continue reading The Corpse Collector by Vinu P & Niyas Kareem

Unknown's avatarAmbica GulatiJanuary 18, 2026January 31, 202611 Comments
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Books & Fiction

Forests and Faeries by Srivalli Rekha: Enchanting Tales for Children

Discover the magic of Srivalli Rekha’s “Forests and Faeries.” A beautiful collection of 13 short stories for children that blends Indian storytelling, science, and folklore. Continue reading Forests and Faeries by Srivalli Rekha: Enchanting Tales for Children

Unknown's avatarAmbica GulatiJanuary 2, 2026February 15, 2026Leave a comment
Consciousness & Habits

The 10-Minute Shift: A 7-Day 2026 Wellness Reset

Ditch the “all-or-nothing” resolutions for 2026. Discover a 7-day wellness reset built on 10-minute atomic habits to nourish your body and calm your mind. Continue reading The 10-Minute Shift: A 7-Day 2026 Wellness Reset

Unknown's avatarAmbica GulatiJanuary 1, 2026February 9, 202610 Comments
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Books & Fiction

Salman Khan: The Sultan of Bollywood by Mohar Basu

An objective look at an icon. Read my review of Salman Khan: The Sultan of Bollywood by Mohar Basu, a balanced portrait of cinema, superstardom, and the controversies defining a cultural phenomenon. Continue reading Salman Khan: The Sultan of Bollywood by Mohar Basu

Unknown's avatarAmbica GulatiDecember 28, 2025January 31, 20261 Comment
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Books & Fiction

From Dynasties to Democracy by Deep Mukherjee and Tabeenah Anjum

Review of From Dynasties to Democracy by Deep Mukherjee & Tabeenah Anjum. Unraveling the caste politics, power struggles, and royal legacies of Rajasthan. Continue reading From Dynasties to Democracy by Deep Mukherjee and Tabeenah Anjum

Unknown's avatarAmbica GulatiDecember 23, 2025January 31, 202615 Comments
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A Short History of Nearly Everything 2.0 by Bill Bryson: From Atoms to Ancestors

In a world obsessed with 3-second hooks, Bill Bryson reminds us that life is a slow, multi-billion-year shuffle that deserves our undivided attention. Continue reading A Short History of Nearly Everything 2.0 by Bill Bryson: From Atoms to Ancestors

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