Awadh! That region in Northern India (now a part of Uttar Pradesh) which was carved out of the Mughal Empire and governed by a long line of Nawabs. The region of Awadh-in Uttar Pradash Awadh! The region known for it's unique blend of Indian and Persian influences- a cultural richness that encompassed art, music, poetry, … Continue reading Jisko Na De Maula….Usko De Asaf-ud-Daula
Ahhh...Goa...! The land of Good Times! Of sunny beaches, seaside shacks serving yummy seafood and quantities of beer or pheni, of leisurely drives along picturesque landscapes adorned with gently swaying coconut trees...Ok, let me stop you right there. We were on a tour called 'Secrets of Goa' and the objective was to introduce us to … Continue reading The Danda March
The warm, vibrant colours of Tamil Nadu are reflected in its food. But the food has to be served on a banana leaf and eaten by hand- that's the best way to savour each morsel and each mouthful. Licking each finger at the end of a meal is a must- it's like giving closure to … Continue reading A Palette of Food
They are remembered as one of the longest ruling dynasties of South India Their vast empire extended at one time from the banks of the Ganga, down to the shores of the Indian Ocean. Their influence stretched over the seas from the Maldives to Ceylon (Sri Lanka) and from Myanmar to Sumatra. Their kingdom exerted … Continue reading The Temple Without A Shadow
On 29 November 1618, 5 ships and 500 men set sail from Copenhagen in Denmark and headed for Ceylon (Sri Lanka). It was an expedition fraught with anxiety and some excitement. King Christian IV had invested an enormous sum of money to equip the fleet for this long and arduous journey. The Dutch, English and … Continue reading The Village Lashed by the Waves
Kinara is a lovely film about love, loss and longing; just right for a lazy Sunday afternoon. It released in 1977, which makes it close to 50 years old. The film is written and directed by Gulzar, who also wrote the lyrics, and has music by R. D Burman. Does a film need better credentials … Continue reading Kinara @ Mandu
It was in 2017 that a friend and I decided to set out by ourselves and travel to different places around the country. We were very excited at the thought of this new adventure, although at that time we had little idea of how it would unfold. Since then we have managed to do a … Continue reading The Little Things That Matter
The planning that takes place before a trip can be as much fun as the trip itself. Looking up places, googling for information, chalking out an itinerary, booking tickets, the whole build-up to the final day...it can go on for weeks. This trip was no different, although experience has taught us to temper our excitement … Continue reading Great Expectations
We Punekars pride ourselves on our food: you name it, we have it- street food, fast food, swank restaurants, local cuisine, niche cafes and bistros, chai 'kattas', pretentious places, simple, homely eateries...I could go on. Someone has said that for a restaurant, being able to succeed in Pune is the acid test. Look, I am … Continue reading Sampling Street Food @Sarafa
Through the centuries, Malwa region in Central India changed hands several times. It was ruled over by the Parmars, the Sultans of Delhi, the Mughals, the Marathas before ending up as a princely state controlled by the British. It was Dilawar Khan Ghuri who formally established the Sultanate of Malwa in the 12th century with … Continue reading Malwa, Mandu and the Romance of Roopmati and Baz
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