It’s that time of the year again when Malayalis don their traditional kasavu (handwoven Kerala sarees) and mundu (dhoti) to celebrate the ten-day festival of Onam with an elaborate vegetarian...
By Nivi Shrivastava Around 100 km away from Madhya Pradesh’s present-day commercial capital Indore is the well-preserved mediaeval city of Mandu (aka Mandav) in the Dhar district. The city of joy, as...
By Nivi Shrivastava Every time one thinks of Gujarat, memories of eclectic flavours and array of colourful visuals pop up instantly. Of course, the prehistoric monasteries, ancient temples and step-wells, colourful...
As a child, I always wondered that why would they say Rome was not built in a day! Three days in Rome and I perfectly understood why there’s no other...
By Nivi Shrivastava In my previous blog about Mauritus, I mentioned some guided experinces and local tourist places to explore in the beautiful République de Maurice (aka the Republic of Mauritius). If...
By Nivi Shrivastava Travelling amidst the cotton candy clouds when you land in Pula, a quaint town in the Istrian side of Croatia, the first thing that will instantly gratify...
By Nivi Shrivastava For most parts of the world this time of the year peak of summer, but in the République de Maurice (aka the Republic of Mauritius) from April to...
It’s amazing how nature is the most silent healer that could wrap us in awe and double up as a spiritual abode for damaged souls. Sometimes visiting a naturally benevolent...
By Rajiv Sheth Ever wondered why when you’re walking down your favourite market, there seem to be two-three familiar fragrances that inevitably waft past you. Of course, you know the...
To celebrate the future renovation of the Galleria Giorgio Franchetti alla Ca’ d’Oro in Venice, Louis Vuitton held a dinner hosted by Daniele Ferrara, of Veneto’s Regional Directorate for Museums. Indian actress...
