ENVIRONMENT
April 2023: From Jacaranda to Pink Poui, India's Garden City is in bloom
It is that time of the year when the landscape of Bengaluru is a burst of colour, courtesy the flowering of the Pink Poui, Tabebuia argentea, Jacaranda and Copper Pod.
ENVIRONMENT
International Day of Forests 2023: Forest regrowth, protecting local species and aiding biodiversity
March 21 is International Day of Forests and what better way to celebrate than to understand how conservationists are chipping away to ensure forests in India stay healthy.
TRENDS
From Calico Dome to Doshiwada ni pol, 10 things to see on a heritage walk through Ahmedabad
One of the best ways to experience the rich culture, history and heritage of Ahmedabad is to sign up for a guided heritage walk.
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World Wildlife Day: 10 best national parks and forests in India
March 3 is World Wildlife Day and what better way to celebrate it than to explore some of India’s best wildlife parks. We tell you where to go and what to do.
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Temple run with 'Ponniyin Selvan'
The 2022 Tamil film 'Ponniyin Selvan I' triggered an interest in the Chola empire and the UNESCO Great Living Chola Temples. Here's a list of the Chola temples in Tamil Nadu that you should pay a visit to ahead of the release of 'Ponniyin Selvan 2' in April
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How the House of Mewar is conserving royal clothes and accessories, and where to see them
The City Palace Museum, Udaipur, has a textile gallery with a wonderful display of apparel from its royal past but what is fascinating is the story of its textile conservation.
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5th Kochi Muziris Biennale: When in Kerala, try these must-eat dishes
The cuisine of Kerala has Chinese, Syrian, Egyptian, Arab, Greek, Roman, Portuguese, Dutch, Jewish, and British influences.
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Makar Sankranti 2023: Ahmedabad's Kite Museum takes you back in time
The Kite Museum in Ahmedabad is housed in a building designed by renowned architect Le Corbusier.
TRAVEL-TRENDS
Long Weekend Plans | 36 Hours in Bengaluru, India
The Garden City of Bengaluru has several soubriquets that sit pretty on its overcrowded hat but is a city that has its heart in the right place.
TRAVEL-TRENDS
Long Weekend Plans | 36 hours in Lucerne, Switzerland
With its name that means ‘place of light’, Lucerne is a lakeside city that balances its medieval history with modern-day life effortlessly.
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5th Kochi Muziris Biennale: Stay options for those who want to be in the thick of things, as well as those who prefer something quieter
Heading to Kerala for the fifth edition of Kochi Muziris Biennale from December 12, 2022 – April 10, 2023? Here are 6 stay options to make the most of the arty festivities.
LIFESTYLE-TRENDS
The world’s oldest vegetarian restaurant is in Zürich, and it's reinventing itself
Haus Hiltl in Zurich is the world’s oldest vegetarian restaurant, and in its 124 years of existence, it is making a compelling case for vegetarianism.
TRAVEL-TRENDS
Around Mattancherry in a ‘tuk-tuk’
A locality in Kochi, with a unique landscape comprising different communities, Mattancherry has historical links to the Portuguese, Jews and the Dutch and to the famed spice trade.
TRAVEL-TRENDS
In Udaipur, on a trail of Maharana Pratap and his management lessons
An exemplary leader, whom most of us know from our history books, Maharana Pratap was not just a brave king, a visit to Udaipur would reveal more
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Mysuru Dasara: What to expect, eat and do
The ten-day Dasara festivities in Mysore are the best time to visit the royal city as this is when the city is lit – literally and figuratively.
LIFESTYLE-TRENDS
World Coffee Day | A revolution is getting stronger in India as premium coffees get massy
The go-to wake-up drink for millions is seeing a makeover, as farmers and roasters join hands.
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Snack time: The diversity of the samosa
The samosa may not have originated in India, but every part of India has now evolved its own version of the popular fried snack.
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Top 10 breakfast places in Hyderabad
A potpourri of cultural influences ranging from Arabic, South Asian, Nawabi, Telangana and Marathwada to Turkish means that the food at Hyderabad has something for every palate.
