Getting lost in the mela

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 […]

What will trend in 2019

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 […]

Planets’ fashion guide

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 […]

Brothers on the road

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 […]

Dashing thru the snow

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 […]

Exploring Lumbini

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 […]

Footloose and fancy-free

In the 21st century, travel is no longer a personal journey – the thrill of sharing on Instagram and getting responses is very much part of the experience “Exploration is really the essence of the human spirit.” ~ Confucius Many will claim that to travel and explore is their dream but not all can boast […]

Where time stands still

From the tribals to the Hadas, the little town of Bundi is home to a magnificent fort, some famous temples and stepwells Pushing my camera into the bag, I slowly walk down the rocky narrow path to the single shop that the magnificent Taragarh Fort houses. It’s a tricky walk as the rain has made […]