A trek to remember

Virgin trail, daunting trek, travellers turned explorers trying to find the elusive Singhnapur caves near Raigarh “It keeps saying 140 m, but I can’t see any path. The caves are close by, but it doesn’t look like we will find them in these rocky hills. The internet took us for a ride,” I sit on […]

When it’s all too much

There’s an ugly side to celebrations, fanfare and festivity when environment bears the brunt. There has to be a sustainable way of celebrating Durga Puja Living in the little Calcutta inside Delhi — I mean Chitto Park or Chittaranjan Park — is fairly pleasant most of the year. To be woken up by soothing sitar […]

Present perfect

From alluring wine glasses to tempting fragrances — here are some unique gifting ideas for this festive season It’s that time of the year… the time that calls out to rebuild relationships, renew bonds and make new friends. As Diwali approaches and weddings pick up pace, shopping for gifts can become a nightmare. So here […]

A battle for survival

Delhi is home to thousands of refugees who face innumerable obstacles in resurrecting a new life as the scars of the war are still prominent. Here is a glimpse of a Somali refugee’s life Staring at the portrait of her daughter and husband hung on the wall of her crammed room in Wazirabad, Shukri says […]

Breathe easy this winter

Don’t wait for the government to solve the problem of air pollution – be aware of the risks and try to minimise damage to your health According to WHO, air pollution has become the world’s single biggest environmental health risk for disease and premature death. In 2015, it was linked to one in six deaths […]

The Tiger man

Raghu Chundawat, who tracked tigers for eight years in Panna National Park, writes a book on his tryst with the big cat and the forest department. It’s a story of hope, passion, dedication and triumph over adversity For the first time in India, an expert who has worked with tigers in the field for more […]

Confluence of cultures

Once a thriving trading port and now a heritage site, Kerala’s Muziris is a confluence of cultures housing over 25 museums and places of worship. The Hop-on Hop-off boats are a bonanza for tourists Not a single soul can be seen in Paravur Synagogue. It is a strange feeling to be in a place of […]

Prayers amid camels and roses

The little town of Pushkar, with its annual camel fair and the only Brahma temple in the world, is laced with folklore and mythology Sand dunes stretch into the infinite sky as the sun lowers into the Aravalli ranges. The camel cart sways through the narrow alleys. The decked up camel, colourful cart with its […]