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The Sherpa Trail: Stories from Darjeeling and Beyond by Nandini Purandare and Deepa Balsavar: A Review

Dive into the untold stories of the Sherpas, the courageous people behind mountaineering successes. This book by Nandini Purandare and Deepa Balsavar goes beyond Everest to explore their history, culture, and struggles. Learn about their challenges and resilience as they pave the way for climbers on treacherous peaks. Continue reading The Sherpa Trail: Stories from Darjeeling and Beyond by Nandini Purandare and Deepa Balsavar: A Review

Ambica GulatiJuly 9, 2024September 4, 202620 Comments

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Books & Storytelling

Meeting Prakriti: Nature’s Muse or Mysterious Enigma?

A chance encounter in the park with a captivating woman named Prakriti sparks a photographer’s creativity and challenges their perspective on life. Is Prakriti a nature goddess, a muse, or something else entirely? This heartwarming story explores themes of connection, abundance, and the power of observation in the natural world. Continue reading Meeting Prakriti: Nature’s Muse or Mysterious Enigma?

Ambica GulatiMarch 17, 2024August 31, 202638 Comments

Paridhi Jain, Project Biologist, Wildlife Institute of India

Eco-Travel & Nature

Wildlife Wonders: Tips for Aspiring Naturalists

Project Biologist with Wildlife Institute of India, Paridhi Jain talks about choosing a career as a wildlife expert and shares tips for aspirants Continue reading Wildlife Wonders: Tips for Aspiring Naturalists

Ambica GulatiApril 19, 2018August 18, 202616 Comments

Certificate of participation in Tiger Census 2018, Pench Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh, India

Eco-Travel & Nature

Jungle On Foot—6 days of Tiger Census 2018

Walk through Pench Tiger Reserve during the 2018 Tiger Census as Mahua Bose encounters pugmarks, growls and a tiger on foot. Continue reading Jungle On Foot—6 days of Tiger Census 2018

Ambica GulatiMarch 29, 2018August 18, 202614 Comments

Enjoying sundowners at Desert National Park, Suryagarh, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India

Heritage & Stories

Musical Rajasthan: Thar Folk Melodies at Suryagarh, Jaisalmer

Indulge in an enchanting, melodious adventure at this opulent boutique hotel nestled in the arid landscapes of Jaisalmer – it’s the perfect place to rekindle your love for life! Continue reading Musical Rajasthan: Thar Folk Melodies at Suryagarh, Jaisalmer

Ambica GulatiJanuary 14, 2018August 30, 202633 Comments

Before dawn, Brahma Muhurta at Golden temple. Amritsar, Punjab, India

Heritage & Stories

Amritsar Morning Grace: Sacred Triangle Heritage Walk

Experience the Brahma Muhurta at the Golden Temple, the echoes of Jallianwala Bagh, and the moving stories of the Partition Museum. A spiritual and historical guide to Amritsar. Continue reading Amritsar Morning Grace: Sacred Triangle Heritage Walk

Ambica GulatiFebruary 21, 2016August 17, 20267 Comments

The bronze statue of Queen Heo Hwang-ok at Ayodhya, Photo courtesy: nri today

Global Perspectives

A Divine Dream That United India and Korea

A 2,000-year-old legend of Queen Heo Hwang-ok, Ayodhya, and King Kim Suro that continues to shape India–Korea cultural ties, diplomacy, and shared memory. Continue reading A Divine Dream That United India and Korea

Ambica GulatiJune 7, 2015August 27, 20266 Comments

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