An anecdotal write-up about the people of the Karen tribes living in the hills of Chiang Mai,Thailand, with information on kinds of the Karen tribe, occupation of the Karen people and more…
The Karen Tribes of Chiang Mai: A Local Friendship over Candied Fruit Peel Read More »
‘Haunted’, claimed all… ‘We could hear weird voices and noises’, said some, while a handful vouched there was nothing really spooky about the place! These were some of the reactions from friends when they got to know about our trip!!! 21 December 2005 I vividly remember the day of our visit to the Most Haunted
Trip to Bhangarh with BoseQC35 II : A Travel Story of Ruins, Fear and Sounds Read More »
My last read from Rubina Ramesh’s writing was ‘Knitted Tales’. It was a thriller that kept me engrossed all along. This time around, after long, I opted to go with ‘Destined’, a romantic novel, just to experience the genre of romance through the words of Rubina. She is a weaver of words, you see! Meanwhile,
Destined by Rubina Ramesh : Book Review – PolkaJunction Read More »
Water is the elixir of life and there is no denying this. Especially, in a country like India that has been and to an extent is still dependent on the monsoon rains for its water needs. I am reminded of a shloka on water from Rig Veda : Aapo Hishttaa Mayo-Bhuvasthaa Na Oorjey Dhadhaatana |
Sagar Lake in Alwar – An Introspective Photo Tour Read More »
Read about my visit to VidyaGyan Bulandshahr, a venture of Shiv Nadar Foundation with a difference, that goes beyond the four walls of a school classroom.
VidyaGyan Bulandshahr : An oasis amidst the verdant lands Of Uttar Pradesh! Read More »
On our road trip to Alwar from Delhi, Moosi Maharani ki Chhatri was the first place that I wanted to visit and explore, owing to its captivating architecture. Just the thought of a monument dedicated to a queen revered as a goddess in Rajasthan fascinated me to no end. So, come with me, as I
Moosi Maharani Ki Chhatri – A Stark Reminder of Power, Love and Sati Read More »