Karla Caves: Marvels of Ancient Indian Rock-Cut Architecture
From the grandeur of the Chaitya Griha to the tranquil viharas and the transition into a temple complex, the Karla Caves offer a transcendental experience Continue reading Karla Caves: Marvels of Ancient Indian Rock-Cut Architecture
Ganesha Chaturthi Trail from Pune to Ratnagiri
Maharashtra celebrates the birthday of the elephant-headed God with fervour and grandeur. Amid the pomp and show, we walked around the ‘manache pandals’ in Pune, drove to the Ganapatipule temple on the konkan coast and savoured puranpolis in the quaint village of Pawas in Ratnagiri Continue reading Ganesha Chaturthi Trail from Pune to Ratnagiri
Book Review: The Nemesis by Manoranjan Byapari
The second novel of the Chandal Jibon trilogy, the book gives glimpses of the lives of destitute populace in Calcutta in the 1960s and 1970s. Continue reading Book Review: The Nemesis by Manoranjan Byapari
Reclaim Your Queenly Wellness by Empowering Yourself with a Spa Day
Every woman deserves to be pampered. Be your own queen, gift yourself a day at the spa, like I did at Neo Veda Spa. Feel the body, mind and soul align, leading to physical and mental wellbeing Continue reading Reclaim Your Queenly Wellness by Empowering Yourself with a Spa Day
Book Review: AI Rising: India’s Artificial Intelligence Growth Story by Leslie D’Monte and Jayanth N Kolla
The authors plunge the reader headlong into the dynamics of AI, introducing us to the history, the evolvement, the godfathers, the incubation labs, the companies and the uses. They traverse the path across the globe, talking about the West, China and India’s potential. Continue reading Book Review: AI Rising: India’s Artificial Intelligence Growth Story by Leslie D’Monte and Jayanth N Kolla
Book Review: Sri Aurobindo: The Life and Teachings of a Revolutionary Philosopher by Roshen Dalal
The book explores his life and times, evolution from a freedom fighter to a spiritual seeker and eventually a philosopher and guide who came to be revered as Sri Aurobindo. The book is the result of over 30 years of research. Each chapter is focussed on a different aspect—beginning from his childhood, family, education in UK, marriage, political ideology and eventually the deep exploration of the cosmos and the scriptures, and the formation of the ashram in Pondicherry. Continue reading Book Review: Sri Aurobindo: The Life and Teachings of a Revolutionary Philosopher by Roshen Dalal
Sweet, Spicy, Tangy: Exploring Panipuri Variations in India
If you are an Indian, then this little fried wheat/semolina ball filled with different kinds of sweet and spicy water, along with chutneys is bound to be on your list of anytime snacks. If you are visiting India, then it has to be your list of must-try street foods in India Continue reading Sweet, Spicy, Tangy: Exploring Panipuri Variations in India
Enhancing Biodiversity: Why We Need More Butterflies
Small wings, big impact. Discover why enhancing biodiversity is essential and why we need more butterflies in our world. A journalist’s look at the global perspective of conservation and the conscious habits that protect our natural treasures. Continue reading Enhancing Biodiversity: Why We Need More Butterflies
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