The star shaped Fort Bourtange of Holland
Last updated: November 1, 2026 Ever wondered how some of the most outstanding monuments of their time simply slip through […]
Europe, Outside India, The Netherlands
East, Expat Life, Growing up in Calcutta, India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos, West Bengal
Photo essay of Calcutta Rajbaris
Last updated: November 1, 2026 According to the dictionary, a Rajbari is a mansion or a palace that was built as […]
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Culture, Culture Peeps, Dances, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India, Travel Extras
The swirling Tanoura dance of Egypt
Last updated: November 1, 2026 I heard the strains of music accompanying Tanoura dance even before I saw the show. […]
Culture Peeps, Dances, East, India, Travel Extras, West Bengal
Purulia Chhau Mask Dance
Last updated: November 1, 2026 Whenever I close my eyes and think of Purulia, all I see are undulating fields, […]
Culture Peeps, Handicrafts, India, Rajasthan, Travel Extras, West
Jaipur Blue Pottery: A turbulent tale of a no clay pottery
Last updated: November 1, 2026 Distinguished by a vivid blue and turquoise colour palette, a Jaipur blue pottery item is […]
Food Thoughts, India, Kashmir, Kashmiri Food, Travel Extras
Memories of walima, a Kashmiri wazwan wedding feast
Last updated: November 1, 2026 I g Kashmiri Wazwan Quick Facts What it is A multi-course, mostly meat-based ceremonial feast […]
Europe, France, Outside India
Mixed impressions of Carcassonne in France
Last updated: November 1, 2026 We Is Carcassonne Worth Visiting? Quick Verdict Verdict Yes – for the most complete medieval […]
Delhi, India, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos
Lodhi Gardens, my favourite Delhi park
Last updated: November 1, 2026 One of the things I like best about Delhi is its gorgeous parks and how […]