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The five-day annual revelry that engulfs Kolkata come October is upon us—Durga Puja, when the City of Joy shakes itself out of sweet slumber and embraces cultural frenzy. Folks have begun to wake up to the sound of dhaak and in some…
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Puja eshe gechhe. Puja is here. Even in a year marked by the ravages of pandemic, some tell-tale signs of the Bengalis’ annual autumnal revelry have survived. The fleeting whiff of urban shiuli (night-flowering jasmine) had long…
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Kerala has rich culture and heritage which is so well preserved by the locals. Unique beauty of Kerala is not only reflected in its glistening water bodies and the verdant forests, but also in its culture and Kerala Dance Forms. The local…
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Thai Resort Offers to Drop Lawsuit Against Jailed American Guest if He Apologizes for Bad Reviews PEOPLE.com
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As the weather turns chilly and wanderlust kicks in, one can almost hear the road calling. Be it along challenging mountain roads or easier stretches by the sea, a road trip always spells adventure—and no one knows that better than our…
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Day Trips and Overnight Trips by Yacht Mandala Sailing offers Skippered Charters using a Jeanneau 42’ yacht. I’ve already listed sailing charters on the site.  They’re more for people who want to spend a few days sailing…
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During an interview with music composer Shantanu Moitra, strains of afternoon azan filter in through the phone. Minutes later, he talks about the beauty and power of everyday sounds, and how they give a place its defining character. After…
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Gushing waterfalls, prehistoric caves, fragrant spice plantations, rejuvenating treks, as well as diverse flora and fauna are some of the many things that define Wayanad in Kerala. In addition, Wayanad is home to some of Kerala’s top-notch…
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On a Sunday morning, I normally would have taken the ‘fast’ train down to South Bombay, but today I wanted to drive through the city. Lin Baba, Gregory David Roberts’s semi-autobiographical character from the 2003 novel Shantaram, wove…
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Monsoons in India ripen the mood for a romantic and nostalgic getaway. Escaping to remote waterfalls flanked by misty mountains, lush forests housing a rhapsody of migratory birds or little shacks on beaches to catch puffy clouds and rainy…
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Planning your first trip to India for 2021? Here's my recommended India itinerary for those looking to experience the best of India in 2 weeks. India is an absolutely fascinating conglomeration of cultures, colors and flavors. They say you…
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“In my little town of Shillong, things have changed,” begins Lou Majaw, a parental affection for the home of over seven decades softening his deep-bass voice. There have been two constants in the life of the Khasi musician monickered ‘Bob…
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Cycling is a passion and a unique way to explore his city for 58-year-old Arvind Chenji. Having lived in Hyderabad all his life—“brief stints in other cities don’t count”—he’s seen it grow remarkably to reach its current tech city status.…
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