A cold wave in Delhi-NCR is a sure sign of snow in the hills. Being in Srinagar when it is covered in white is an experience of paradise you can’t enjoy in the tourist season Bashir Ahmed, his wife and mother are all smiles. I am tucked into a blanket, sitting on a carpeted floor, […]

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With Delhi playing host to two Sufi performances later this month, it’s a good time to look at a music genre that has a strong spiritual message and appeals to a wide audience “It is the message, not the man, that is important to the Sufis” ~ Idries Shah A few centuries ago, Delhi used […]

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If you are in the neighbourhood and know your ABC, a visit to the Delhi Book Fair under the clouded winter sky is intellectually stimulating Books will never be a fast moving consumer good, but that doesn’t mean Patanjali has not embraced the print business as it puts a finger in every piece. Under the […]

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From reviving forgotten grains and lost recipes, to surging sustainable practices and encouraging organic farming, some of Delhi-NCR’s best chefs predict the food trends that will dominate the year. As they speak their heart out about food, they are also excited to share their New Year Resolutions. Chef Vaibhav Bhargava, Corporate Chef, Yuvi Hospitality Molecule […]

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Sun signs have a lot to say about our personality and the colours that can prove to be lucky for us, making it a fascinating way to determine our fashion choices With the recent celebrity weddings and their holidays to take cues from, not much remains that can influence our fashion sense on a considerable […]

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A 1,700 km road trip by a time-worn Maruti 800 was a journey unto self — an escape from the maddening crowd of a metropolis This year too, Jan Peters of Greifswald in Germany, who I accuse of being a serious practitioner of logic, was my travel partner. We have, in the past, travelled together […]

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For those who like the colour white, skiing and other wonderful sporty activities, here are some places to visit this winter Gulmarg With snowy mountains tops and a skiing school here, Gulmarg is the place to enjoy some kahwa as the white carpet weaves its magical spell. It has been rated as Asia’s seventh best […]

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Best known as the birthplace of Buddha, the area has many layers — some white, some black and some grey “Where are you going?” asks the border guard, who looks like a local man, in fluent Hindi. I am sitting in the passenger seat next to the driver. “Lumbini,” I say, somewhat dazed. He peers […]

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