After more than a year, I dragged myself to Cubbon Park early this morning. Bangalore had earned the distinction of Garden City for this patch of green in the its lung centre. With the air pollution growing as fast as…
8 Must Do’s on a Trip to Manipur
Manipur the jeweled land is perhaps the least explored state of North East India by tourists and travelers. Its not about spectacular monuments, glitzy development, picture perfect landscapes but experiencing the subtle and the surreal. When the forgotten pieces of history come…
Doorway to Myanmar from India, Tamu
While planning a trip to Manipur, one of the things that interested me was the Myanmar Day Trip. I have been intrigued by Myanmar ever since I read “The Glass Palace” by Amitav Ghosh. This opportunity to squeeze in through the border…
Blue Loktak Lake, Floating Park and History all around; Manipur
If you are flying into Imphal, you will be warmly welcomed by a blue expanse dotted with green floating islands just before touch down. That’s Loktak Lake one of the jewels of the jeweled land. Loktak Lake is located about 50kms…
Manipur Cuisine on my Plate
Exploring the local cuisine is a very important part of my travels, it takes me close to the culture of the land. While traveling to Manipur, I did not know what to expect from the food except that it is…
Of the Women, By the Women, For the World; Ima Keithel, Imphal
Have you ever wondered what is in a place that is home to several of our brilliant sportswomen who have brought laurels for the country across sports and international events !! Kunjarani Devi, Mary Kom, Bombayla Devi, Sarita Devi, Sonia…
Royal Bengal Tiger Cafe, Kolkata
Tiger Tiger burning bright; In the Cafe in broad day light !! am sure William Blake will pardon me for this distortion if he ever had the opportunity to walk into Royal Bengal Tiger Cafe. On a fleeting visit to Kolkata,…
Discovering the joys of a Budget Phone with Camera; ASUS Zenfone
Sometimes, during those long hard climbs on the mountain side or in crowded areas; I secretly wished not to take my camera along, because I am often pre-occupied trying to protect it and not to mention the weight. In came…
10 Must Do’s during a Trip to Mandu
Mandu or Mandavgarh is a ruined small town in Central India which was an important political and cultural centre several centuries ago. Located at an elevated height of 600 metres Mandu has a pleasant climate all year though monsoon is…
Madrassa, Mosque and Mausoleum in Mandu
Mandu is also home to the Village Group of Monuments. I wondered whether it was a village in the days of yore, ocated far away from the glittering mahals that earned its name. The Village group is actually a Madrassa…