Christmas holidays are starting and everyone is planning to take off for a much deserved end of the year. Back of the mind are those New Year resolutions that one will have to act upon on the 1st of January. Losing weight, joining a gym, starting a diet, leading a healthier life-style, but then that […]
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You must see Jaisalmer, the city that lights up under the sun. Made of yellow sandstone, exuding a warm golden glow, it translates into the most mesmerizing view. I had heard so much about it, that I was waiting eagerly for an opportunity to see it. Catching the flight from Mumbai to Jodhpur, we drove 285
I believe that festivities of any kind bring a togetherness which is cultivated by traditions. A ritual that is passed down from generation to generation. Something that can never be taught but only learned from observation, participation, involvement, and regularity. I believe that ritualism instead of being rigid, fanatical or compulsive due to fear, can
You Must See the Ganesh Celebrations of Sangli. Amidst enchanting melodies and Vedic hymns and chants with three lakh devotees in attendance, a procession proceeding royally with the horse dance and elephants in tow, women drawing Rangoli running ahead of the procession for over two and half miles, a rath that is as resplendent as
Why is respect more important than love in a relationship? A question that finds its answers only through the flitting pages of time. The transient emotions of love will change like the seasons while respect will give you the home to enjoy, celebrate, recover, sustain and shelter you through the vagaries of the nature of
Isn’t there an actor inside each of us, secretly embarking on his/her own histrionics, making our lives a stage, a film, our very own series, sequel after sequel in the hope of coveting that award for a performance of a lifetime. Full on drama ! I think that’s what happened to me, my life story.
You must visit the Quan spa in Bangkok to experience the true meaning of pampering. It is indeed luxury redefined. The tranquil pool at the entrance already set the mood of what to expect. My appointment had been pre- booked with one of the best therapists, Anya. As I sipped on my chamomile tea, she
Many of us have suffered through symptoms of acidity and heartburn after a wedding celebration dinner or a late night party. We blame it on the spicy food, the fried stuff and the late night shenanigans. But we never seem to go down to the basics of understanding why till it becomes a frequently repetitive
You must visit the Gangaram Temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The peace envelopes you as soon as you step inside. The huge Statue of Buddha though overpowering has a surprisingly calming effect. It’s almost as if he is saying, “I will always be with you.” The soft Buddhist chants brought to you on the gentle