Ajay GoelMandu — a lover’s last sighWhen Vasant ritu comes to Malwa, they say the river brings new life to her valley… But wait… hark! Is that a snatch of a distant song on…Oct 11Oct 11
Ajay GoelLath-Maar Holi — A Drenched Onlooker’s GuideThe March winds bid farewell to the cold winter of North India, and in that gentle warmth of spring, our taxi sped towards Vrindavan. This…May 8May 8
Ajay GoelStairways to Serenity: India’s StepwellsHidden beneath the sun-drenched plains of North India are cool, below ground shelters called stepwells. These architectural marvels, known…Apr 30Apr 30
Ajay GoelA Town Lost to Time: Exploring Bhangarh FortDeep within the Aravali foothills of Rajasthan, nestled in the bylanes of history, lies the town of Bhangarh. Established in the late 16th…Apr 22Apr 22
Ajay GoelGovardhan: Where Faith Met CuriosityGovardhan, located south of Delhi, is a quaint village that is a three-hour drive away. People often see it as a convenient spot for a…Apr 3Apr 3
Ajay GoelMahabharata–Flawed & FabulousMahabharat, one of the two timeless epics (the other being Ramayana) has defined India for centuries — its hold on the country’s…Feb 28Feb 28
Ajay GoelHistory and HogwartsSome tourists at the Natural History Museum were marveling at the Dinosaur bones. One of them asks the guard — “can you tell me how old…Jan 261Jan 261
Ajay GoelAn Ode to Street FoodA complex dance of yin and yang unfolds before my eyes. The Bhel-Puri wala tosses a handful of crisp peanuts in a large bowl of muri and…Oct 7, 2023Oct 7, 2023
Ajay GoelThe Great Indian Railways“Bhaisahib, this is mine”, the amiable gentleman sitting on my seat was polite but firm, and to seal the argument, he produced a ticket…Sep 20, 20231Sep 20, 20231
Ajay GoelOrchha — the splendor of BundelaOrchha is a stamp-sized hamlet at the center of Bundelkhand that turns bigger historical cities green with envy. It packs more punch per…Jul 25, 2023Jul 25, 2023
