Back to Varanasi: Still Sacred, Still SurrealTen years ago, Varanasi wove its magic around Neeta and me with its chaotic ghats, the Ganga’s timeless flow, and the heady aroma of street…May 6A response icon1May 6A response icon1
Maha Kumbh: No Two Experiences Are the SameKumbh Mela is a gargantuan religious spectacle steeped in Hindu mythology, held every three years in rotation at four sacred cities in…Feb 26A response icon1Feb 26A response icon1
Mandu — 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 11, 2024Oct 11, 2024
Lath-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 8, 2024May 8, 2024
Stairways 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 30, 2024Apr 30, 2024
A 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 22, 2024Apr 22, 2024
Govardhan: 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 3, 2024Apr 3, 2024
Mahabharata–Flawed & FabulousMahabharat, one of the two timeless epics (the other being Ramayana) has defined India for centuries — its hold on the country’s…Feb 28, 2024A response icon1Feb 28, 2024A response icon1
History 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 26, 2024A response icon1Jan 26, 2024A response icon1
An 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
