"At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom" Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, First Prime Minister of Independent India As the sun rises on the 15th of August, a wave of patriotism and pride sweeps across the vast...
Introduction:Urban India has undergone a remarkable transformation over the years, emerging as a dynamic hub that seamlessly blends tradition with modernity. From its rich cultural heritage to its cosmopolitan lifestyle, the urban centers of India offer a unique experience to both residents and visitors. Living...
IntroductionOn a pristine coastline of the Arabian Sea in the southwestern state of Karnataka lies this tantalizing city of Udupi. Home to a rich cultural heritage, stunning beaches, rich bio-diversity and world-famous Udupi Cuisine, the city has been baptized by its travellers as the Coastal...
IntroductionNorth East Indian cuisine is a rich and diverse culinary tradition that surrounds the culinary delights of the seven sister states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura, along with the neighbouring state of Sikkim. Curled up in the easternmost part of...
Bakrid, also known as Eid al-Adha or the "Festival of Sacrifice," commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's profound faith and willingness to sacrifice his son Ismael, as ordained by Allah. Miraculously, Ismael was replaced with a lamb at the moment of sacrifice. This divine intervention by the merciful...
If you are an Expat staying in Bangalore and looking for a weekend get-away which does not involve too much travel and cost Mysore or Mysuru is just the place. About 144 kms from Bangalore a short distance- this the perfect vacation spot and can...
Coorg, the land of the KodavasKodagu or Coorg, also popularly known as the Scotland of India, is situated in the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats of Karnataka. It is the closest hill station to Bangalore, the capital city of Karnataka and also the quickest...
TRYST WITH COIMBATOREMy association with Coimbatore began in 2007. My job then with the Indian Air force took me to the city. What made me feel good was that the city has a good blend of rural and urban cultures. People of Coimbatore will make...
Fortified with hills and abundance natural beauty, the city of Pune served as a capital of Maratha Empire & Monsoon Capital of the Bombay Presidency under the British Empire. Pune (also referred as “Poona”) has always been an important city both for historical and modern...
YOUR LIFE IN KOCHI The influx of expatriates in Kochi has risen tremendously in the last decade, all thanks to the IT parks and its offshoring business, which has facilitated the faster growth of the city. Kochi city is the financial, industrial and commercial capital of...