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Postcards from from our Darjeeling trip

This March I happened to be traveling alone in India with baby Akash. We were in and around with a […]

March 19, 2026

Part Victorian holiday resort, part major tea-growing centre, Darjeeling is a popular Indian hill station and West Bengal’s premier destination. […]

March 19, 2026

Last updated: October 25, 2026 Nature is at the core of Indian mythology and many believe Hinduism to have a […]

February 27, 2026

Chandanagore literally means the “city of the moon” or “fragrant sandalwood city”. To this very charming name add a generous […]

February 17, 2026

Last monsoon, during my daughter’s school break, I made the bad move of giving her a hair cut against her […]

February 17, 2026

My posts on Calcutta are definitely not comprehensive enough as a guide, but are fondest memories of a place called […]

February 14, 2026

In Calcutta we have some unique pet peeves. We love our pooches, as well cats, birds, rabbits, mice and still […]

February 14, 2026

Christmas has its own special charm. It is the time of wonderful smelling goodies, gorgeous fairy lights, twinkling tin ornaments, […]

February 14, 2026

Tall overgrown grass protect her from the harsh autumn sun and a gnarly old frangipani tree drops quiet blossoms on […]

February 14, 2026

It is difficult to garner and pen down my thoughts about Calcutta. Too many memories, familiarity, and intimacy always jumble up […]

February 14, 2026