If you venture out into Uttar Pradesh’s mango belt, you can trace the journey of the king of fruits from the orchards of Mall, Kakori and Malihabad to consumers’ plates The trees are watching, I think to myself, as we peel off the mango and sink our teeth into the sweet, juicy pulp. The juice […]

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An adventure camp made me embark on a journey of self-discovery, which taught me more about life than any textbook could do The alarm rang at 4.30 am. I was reluctant to get out of the cosy blanket but I had to do it anyway. At 5.30 am, braving the biting cold, I stood there […]

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Bungee jumping, walking on air and a theatrical stunt show make this Chinese outpost such a unique tourist spot “So what if you don’t want to go bungee jumping — just partake in the thrills that the Macao Tower offers,” suggests our host Jenny Kou as we step into the lift that soon zooms its […]

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A visit to Guwahati will make you realise that it has a lot to offer beyond cityscapes and urban living “You’re going to Guwahati?” My friends were not very impressed with my destination choice. They thought visiting another urban city from a bustling metro Delhi is not an exciting idea. But I was happy with […]

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Patriot visits a block print unit to get an insight into the life of a craftsman who has dedicated his life to the traditional art of block printing More often than not, the stories that are widely discussed and spoken about in the fashion circuit around the world are that of revolutionary brands and how […]

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Like politicians and film stars, sportspersons of India too have taken to Instagram to give us a sneak peak of their lives beyond the time we see them on the field Gone are the days when people used to follow newspapers and television channels to know what’s happening in the lives of their favourite sports […]

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With Kalba on the route of migratory raptors, the region in Sharjah is home to some endangered species. A stay in an island resort here is just the way to get close to Nature “Let’s just say that I love wildlife, birds and animals more than human beings,” smiles Jerry. He takes care of the […]

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When in Landour and Mussoorie, Breathe fresh air, walk without the disturbing sound of horns, hug trees, watch the sun & forget the world An old gold hill station, Landour is where author Ruskin Bond lives. And that is reason enough to go here. There must be something in the pristine hills that helps the […]

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