It was an unusually hot and humid evening as I finally finished editing my latest Blog which I needed to submit before midnight. I felt really exhausted and drained; it was one of those blogs on the economic situation in the country.…
Dancing in the Rain Read More »
I woke up with a start from a deep and sweet sleep, the kind that you normally get just before you wake up or are woken up. It took me just a moment to realize that it was not the alarm that had woken me, but a dull thud outside the main door of my house.…
Mother India smiled, free from all worries Read More »
I ran after her with tears streaming down like rivulets from my eyes, fear tearing away like a surgeon’s knife gone berserk in my heart only to be confronted with a huge iron gate with an equally huge lock.…
The Great Escape – A short story Read More »
Traditionally, most if not all Indian dishes other than sweets from all parts of the country are embellished with what is called ‘Tadka’, in the northern part of the country, ‘Bhagaar’ or ‘Vagaar’, in the western parts of the country and ‘oggarane’ in some areas of the southern region of the country.…
The Magic of Indian Cooking Read More »
A young boy is playing in his backyard and he suddenly stops and strains his ears listening to something.
His eyes light up and gleam with innocent joy, he jumps the wall of his house and sprints as if he is running for his life, he comes to a stop, panting and out of breath besides the railway tracks, just in time to see a steam engine majestically chugging along the tracks leaving behind it billowing white clouds of smoke.…
The enduring romance of trains Read More »
Elephants! The gentle giants have always fascinated Man, children clap with glee on seeing elephants whether it be in the zoo, circus or hauling heavy loads on the road. The association of Man and Elephant goes a long way back in history.…
Elephant – The gentle giant Read More »
Switzerland is a country which must have inspired the great masterpieces of art and literature, it is like a painting come to life, a poem wafting tantalizingly in the air, a sculpture skillfully etched by Nature. One relatively unknown gem where you can listen to the sound of your own footfalls and gaze reverently at the lake and soak in nature is Rapperswil.…
Ravishing Rapperswil, Switzerland Read More »
Now, is the best time to visit Pelling. February to May is when you can experience the best of this picturesque hill station in Sikkim.…
Best Time To Visit Pelling – Amazing Place In Sikkim Read More »