India

70s and the 80s kids will remember the iconic watch brand ‘HMT’ that was known for decades as the country’s best premier wrist watch maker, and which shut shop in 2016.  While the gates of the company have all but closed, its legacy is…
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It was the roaring twenties and Mumbai was Bombay. Art Deco buildings went up one by one until Bombay would soon have the world’s second largest collection of these streamlined but ornate structures. Towards the end of that decade, Bombay…
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Wellness, technically, means the same for everyone. You need to be calm, content and happy: physically & emotionally. It’s the approach that people take to be well that makes it feel different, which means that the destination is the…
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For many, Diwali is all about the festivities—sweet treats, family gatherings and colourful rangolis. For others, it’s a long weekend waiting for a vacation. If you fall in the latter category, we’ve got you covered. Here are quick escapes…
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Come winter, and the Himalayas shed their foliage to don a surreal winter trousseau, most of which remains largely undiscovered. The northeast puts on its festive garb too; its rivers turn teal, and birders flock to the region to spot…
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In a bid to protect the environmental degradation of India’s iconic monuments, the tourism authority has banned single-use plastic near heritage structures that fall under the purview of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The decision…
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India has valued ‘Travel’ and ‘Travel Experiences’ for a long time. Travel quotes from our Sanskrit literature are a testimony to this. They contain the age-old wisdom of our Rishis, who were the biggest travelers ever. Our mind expands…
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Pushkar is an ancient pilgrimage site wrapped in many Puranic stories from Indian scriptures. Most people would associate it with the only Brahma Temple present in the world. Though I have discovered many more Brahma temples, it is true…
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Allahabad, recently renamed Prayagraj, brims with sanctity, heritage, and wonder. Although the rich culture of this Uttar Pradeshi gem begs to be explored in-depth, much of the city can be experienced in 48 hours—if you know where to go.…
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Vidhyavasini is a name of Devi that simply means the one who lives on Vindhya Hills. Now Vindhya hills pan across the central part of India. Starting from eastern states like Bihar it goes till southwestern states like Maharashtra. I…
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I am shamelessly opportunistic when it comes to enlisting strangers in my travel plans. On a recent sojourn in Arunachal Pradesh, I approached an elderly Swedish couple to ask if I could join them on their day-long trip to the Eaglenest…
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Past Delhi’s airport, as I am being driven along the smoggy, beige highway, leafing through the fashion glossy I’ve found in the backseat, I look out often, and more intriguingly, once I enter Haryana. This is my first time window shopping…
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