Cities

Fairy Queen – World’s oldest running steam train

This article is first of the seven part series - 'Incredible trains of India'. This 130 horsepower beauty was designed in…

10 years ago

Evergreen train journeys of India

Low cost flights now cover 80 cities across India, yet they lag far behind the network of Indian Railways that reach…

10 years ago

Street Food to Die For When You Visit Varanasi

One of the best things about growing up is that the way we travel evolves too. A decade ago when I…

10 years ago

An ode to Lucknow and Awadhi food

“Wherever you go becomes a part of you somehow” – Anita Desai   I guess Lucknow has become a part…

10 years ago

Portuguese and Parsi history of Daman

Remnants of Portuguese and Parsi history of Daman lie scattered in its churches, chapels, forts and old quarters. I visited…

10 years ago

Ajmer beyond the dargah

I recently visited Ajmer. This time I deliberately avoided the Dargah. I am not quite fond of overcrowded places where…

10 years ago

The Portuguese flavour of Goa

When the rest of the India got independence in 1947, Goa was still under the Portuguese rule till 1961. Evidence…

10 years ago

Symphony of heritage in Mahabalipuram

At first glance, Mahabalipuram appears like any other small town—narrow streets full of vendors, small shops, bikes, and people. The…

10 years ago

Cafe culture in Pushkar

When I visit a new place and get tired of walking, I like to find a cosy corner for myself.…

10 years ago

The unreal and bewitching Hampi

Dissected by the brown capillary called Tungabhadra that winds around the boulder-strewn terrain of Hampi the town has the ability…

10 years ago