Most city dwellers, especially the younger generation, hardly have any knowledge about the day-to-day lifestyle, cultural, or traditional occupations of…
Shangri-La – an imaginary paradise on earth, a remote and exotic location, a faraway haven or hideaway of idyllic beauty…
Bali was on my wish-list since a long time and I chose to visit this lovely island on the…
The magical Himalayan world of Kinnaur, Lahaul-Spiti I had visited Himachal twice before – Simla in 1988 and Dalhousie &…
Egypt – The Land of the Pharaohs When I was planning a family vacation to Egypt in early November 2017,…
Beijing Diary – Trip to the Mystical Land When an opportunity came my way for a short business trip to…
On the Inca trail..Machu Pichhu and Cusco City Machu Pichhu, the name resonates with mystery, intrigue and of course one…
Lima – Royal capital city of Peru The moment my business trip to Lima got finalized, I immediately rushed to…
Mauritius – Paradise Island “You gather the idea that Mauritius was made first, and then heaven; and that heaven was…
The Swedish experience When I was asked to travel to Malmo on business, I did not even know such a…
Sri Lanka – The Emerald Island Sri Lanka. The name conjures up images of a war torn country, poor country,…
Srinagar Diary Note: This article was written in December 2005 when the situation in the Kashmir Valley was much better…
The Sun Temple of Modhera is one of the few shrines, dedicated to the Sun God, situated on the banks…
“Rani-ki-Vav” started wowing the Indian tourists, after being prominently displayed on the new ₹100 currency note printed by the Reserve…
It is believed that Bhel Puri, a popular snack item of Indians anywhere in the world, has it’s origin in…
Hotel Anand Bhuvan at Lower Parel has been serving the mill workers (kamgars) since 1933 and now it serves employees…