Exploring Shillong & Around
Meghalaya – the name means the abode of clouds and there was not a moment when we did not see a cloud in the sky and this was not even the rainy season. It is the most organized state in NE when it...
View ArticleNizamia Observatory, Ameerpet
More than a century old space observatory, right in the middle of the city is one of the hidden gems of this city. Not many people know about it, though it falls in the walkers path and many people...
View ArticleVisiting the Parliament
Budget season is when everyone in the country is looking at the parliament, anxious about its impact. The plans may have to change, some things may get added to the shopping list while others may get...
View ArticleMario Miranda in Goa
I have visited Goa off and on, sometimes for work; sometimes for pleasure and it is always a relaxing feeling to be here. This time I was there for 2 days as part Deccan Odyssey journey and I got to...
View ArticleTJs – The brand from Tihar Jail
I was in Delhi for some work and for the first time I crossed Tihar Jail.But for the boards announcing its presence, I would have never figured out that this is country’s most famous jail. I was still...
View ArticleGlory of Gaikwads – Laxmi Vilas Palace, Vadodara
Laxmi Vilas Palace is the first thing that you are told to see when you visit Vadodara. We saw its precints many times while driving across the city. Its imposing arched gates stand next to a busy...
View ArticleWhere the Walls tell stories – Tambekar Wada, Vadodara
Where the Walls tell the stories Once upon a time our walls were our art workshops, our prized possessions and all that we cherished was painted on them. We lived in the middle of those designs that...
View ArticleKirti Mandir, Vadodara
I had lots of temples and palaces in my list to see in Vadodara that I could not see because there was some disturbance in the town. Our driver told us that Kirti Mandir can be seen but he was so...
View ArticleExploring the street art in Bandra, Mumbai
Suburbs of Bandra in Mumbai offer a unique mix of rustic heritage villages and the glamour of Bollywood. On one hand there are Gaonthans – as the villages of Mumbai were called and the Koli community...
View ArticleJourney of Viceregal Lodge to Rashtrapati Niwas, Shimla
Shimla was the favorite hill town of British. It served as their summer capital for many years. How can it not have their imprint on its hills! One of the most beautiful imprints is the erstwhile...
View ArticleKolkata – Colonial Calcutta Heritage Walk
Calcutta Heritage Walk through the heritage precinct of Colonial Kolkata takes ones through the era when Calcutta was the center of British Raj, when all big companies had offices in Calcutta and when...
View ArticleIconic CST Mumbai – The Nuances You Do Not Know
If you have been to Mumbai or if you live in Mumbai, you have used the CST Mumbai station. Maybe you have just passed by this beautiful station. Let me walk you through the history & quirky facts...
View ArticleNational Symbols Of India – Travel To Discover
Symbols of India - Lotus, Tiger, Mango, Ganga, Peacock and of course the Tricolor - all the symbols that come together to define India. The post National Symbols Of India – Travel To Discover appeared...
View ArticleBikaner Havelis – Heritage Walk Through Opulence
Visit Bikaner Havelis - the wealth of merchants presented in the ornate facades of the buildings here situated in the narrow lanes of the city. The post Bikaner Havelis – Heritage Walk Through Opulence...
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Jantar Mantar Jaipur – Must See Observatory of Sawai Jai Singh
Jantar Mantar is a perfect place for those of us who loved Maths and Calculations at school. Standing at Jantar Mantar Jaipur makes you feel as if the small instruments of your geometry box have...
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Mario Miranda Cartoons All Over In Goa
Mario Miranda is never far when in Goa. Google Doodle celebrating Mario De Miranda’s 90th Birthday I have visited Goa off and on, sometimes for work, sometimes for pleasure before destiny made it my...
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Statue Of Unity – A Tribute To Sardar Patel The Iron Man Of India
The Statue of Unity is the best among the new age statues, the king of all statues. With a height of 182 meters, this spectacular unparalleled superstructure is the tallest statue in the world. This...
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Journey Of Viceregal Lodge To Rashtrapati Niwas, Shimla
Shimla was the favorite hill town of British. It served as their summer capital for many years. How can it not have their imprint on its hills! One of the most beautiful imprints is the erstwhile...
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Kolkata – Colonial Calcutta Heritage Walk
Calcutta Heritage Walk through the heritage precinct of Colonial Kolkata takes ones through the era when Calcutta was the center of British Raj, when all big companies had offices in Calcutta and when...
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Iconic CST Mumbai – The Nuances You Do Not Know
If you have been to Mumbai or if you live in the megapolis, you have used the CST Mumbai station. Maybe you have just passed by this beautiful station. Let me walk you through the history & quirky...
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