Rediscover the ancient cuisines from hills of Uttarakhand
Nivi Shrivastava
By Nivi Shrivastava In the post-covid era, the revival of the ancient grains as superfoods has taken us back to the granny’s kitchen, and the route to the revival of…
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A lesson in sustainability at the beautiful Swiss village, Bluche
By Nivi Shrivastava While one may associate Switzerland with majestic snow-covered Alps, crystal clear lakes and endless green pastures, there are plenty of things in this country that makes it…
In Madhya Pradesh, relive the magic of medieval Mandu in monsoon
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…
A love letter to Rome: life, faith and magic
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…
Mélange of heritage and hearts in Mauritius
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…
Amarkantak – the holy town of Madhya Pradesh where Narmada and Sone originate
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…
Louis Vuitton’s ode to art and heritage in Venice, Deepika Padukone in attendance
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.…
Picture-perfect vacay at this gorgeous river side resort in the magical mountains of Manali
By Nivi Shrivastava If the thrill of pumping adrenaline excites you or chilling in the lap of nature is your perfect getaway, Manali should be on your bucket list this…
Exploring the quaint cafes and local Himachali food in Manali
By Nivi Shrivastava Some of the most memorable aspects of a good holiday are the food you eat and local joints that you explore by chance. During my recent trip…
Varanasi Hot Air Balloon Festival, an experience of a lifetime above the ghats of Ganga
By Nivi Shrivastava For most regular Joes, flying is a mundane activity given that there’s not much we can do in a cramped aircraft anyway. If one could make it…