It was Diwali, the festival of lights, an Indian festival that can be compared to Christmas. This time we wanted to do something different during the Diwali holidays apart from gorging on sweets, lighting lamps, socializing and lighting fireworks, We wanted to get off the beaten track and do something different, something adventurous and that […]
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There was a chill in the air, as we checked out of our hotel in Shimla. It was the month of December and one can expect as much if not more when you are literally in “The Lap of the Himalayas” of Himachal Pradesh. Shimla Manali Road Trip We were on a road trip across
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Ae dil hai mushkil Ae Dil Hai Mushkil is a 2016 Bollywood Hindi romantic drama film written and directed by Karan Johar. It features Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in lead roles. Ae dil hai mushkil film released amidst a cloud of controversy and the expectation was that it would create a bang
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“The property has 15 pleasantly appointed cottages with a spectacular view of the Arabian sea and is set amidst swaying palm trees. It is an ideal getaway for those seeking peace and serenity and wanting to get away from the maddening crowd”. These or something along these lines were the words that described our temporary digs on
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Life is a great gift and one needs to enjoy it. For this, one of the most important requirements is good health. When we talk about health, it is not only physical health but also financial health. One needs to be financially fit to ensure a good life for oneself and family. How does one
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Bogmalo The dawn chorus of the birds slowly pierced the veils of sleep beneath which I was submerged. At first, the chirping of the birds appeared muted and coming from somewhere far beyond the realms of sleep. Gradually the chorus built up to a cacophonic crescendo. I was wide awake now. I looked at my
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The beaches of Bali beckon with heavenly grandeur. The moment you set foot on Bali the sea breeze will gently caress you and softly whisper these Persian words of the famous poet and musician Amir Khusrau in your ears: “Agar Firdaus bar roo-e Zameen ast, Hameen ast-o hameen ast-o hameen ast.” which translated into English means:
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Paris Sightseeing – Seine River Cruise Pictures and visuals of the River Seine bursting its banks and inundating the streets of Paris grabbed my attention earlier this year. News reports indicated that mercifully the rains had stopped short of another disaster, evoking memories of the floods of 1910. My mind flew back in time to a
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India is a land of historic monuments, amazing temples, churches, mosques and mausoleums. A veritable treasure trove for history, culture and architecture aficionados. Apart from the well-known sights and sounds, India has some wonderful surprises at many nooks and corners of its vast expanse which are relatively unknown. The quest for something unusual took
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We clambered down from the bus, barely avoiding a collision with two kids who were merrily playing on the road unaware of the surroundings. We were excited as we were a few meters away from yet another historic monument of Incredible India. We made our way through a crowded parking lot, gently declining the ‘advances’
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