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The first thing most people would notice about Imphal, Manipur’s capital city, is that it seems to be overrun with shabby, worn down buildings, traffic and dusty streets. And the city often becomes the mirror for the state. But if you have…
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Awesome surfing, the coolest street art, yoga studios, hipster cafes and beach bars – it’s time to find out the best things to do in Canggu, Bali.  Canggu is one of the hottest destinations in Bali right now! Buzzing with…
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An urban lifestyle is stressful and entails juggling multiple responsibilities at the workplace, home and other social settings. This is all the more applicable to today’s working population, as cities get more congested, commutes get…
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Jammu & Kashmir, Srinagar, and beyond Why Go Now: ‘Water trek’ across placid lakes No visitor to Kashmir returns without taking a shikara ride on Dal Lake. We suggest going a step further—and ‘water trek,’ as Kashmiris prefer to call…
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Jharkhand, Jamshedpur Why Go Now: Get the true taste of Steel City Jamshedpur, the city where India’s first steel plant was set up, attracted many men of enterprise. The flavours of different communities coalesced to make Jampot, as the…
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Just about three hours from the chaos that is Mumbai, Nashik—west India’s wine country—is a place that seems to be caught in between eras. There is still something old-school about this city where new cafés are springing up every week.…
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The first course at Masque, a cuisine-agnostic, ingredient-driven restaurant in Mumbai, is always served in the kitchen. On the first work station was a smouldering brazier. However, instead of charcoal, the brazier was filled with…
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A bejeweled bird is pinned onto the ceiling of the Peacock Bar, an extension of the hotel’s central lobby. The bird, fittingly, is a peacock. Its encrusted tail winds around columns and pillars, spreading out in all its gleaming glory. The…
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As 2018 draws to a close, it’s time to start planning for the next year. Our long weekend calendar spoils you for choice: there are options for Indian getaways for every month (even for those which do not have a long weekend).…
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A visit to Arunachal Pradesh is bound to throw up many wonders. While attending the annual Nyokum Yullo festival in Seppa in East Kameng district in February this year, I found a few. Nyokum Yullo is the main festival of the Nyishi, one of…
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“Don’t touch,” said Hem, guide and human encyclopaedia, as I attempted to move past a thorny shrub. “It will sting.” The stinging nettle, a flowering plant that runs wild in these hills, looks innocuous enough but delivers a sharp sting…
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For me, Lucknow is the street food capital of India. The only other city that gives it a tough competition is Indore. However, Lucknow is better known for all the non-vegetarian street food with its world-famous Kebabs. Now, a vegetarian…
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1. Vella Kanthari Very few people outside Kochi have heard of Vella Kanthari. You won’t find it on a guide book, or on a list of must-eat places. In fact, if you’re someone who is particular about your personal space and…
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The nice thing about getting on board a cruise for the first time, is that everything smacks of novelty. Doors open on to unseen decks, a foghorn blast augurs good times and the expanse of ocean unwraps itself like a quiet mystery. The…
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Published:06 Dec, 2018/ Swati MishraLet’s accept the truth, we all love food and also the urge to explore new places for something unique to try is always there in our hearts. Being a foodie, I always keep one thing in my mind and…
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