Horses and heroes have been intertwined in our collective conscience for aeons. Adventures of the yore usually started with the protagonist riding on horseback with the wind in the hair, desert stretching to the horizon… Fast forward to today, adventure still has not changed much, at least in the wild west of Rajasthan where the […]
It is believed that Europe, more specifically Italy, is home to the most stunning fresco art in the world. India, however, is not to be outdone in this regard. Nawalgarh, a small artistic town in the Sekhawati region of Rajasthan boasts of the finest frescos the country has produced. The oldest known fresco paintings in […]
Ayurveda is a 5000 years old wellness practice, a science and is an intangible heritage of India. It is considered to be one of the most evolved spiritual experiences that brings the mind, body and soul into a symbiosis. Coco Lagoon, a wellness retreat in the tropical environs of Tamil Nadu, is located amidst a […]
Coffee has a rich tapestry of apocryphal anecdotes of its origins. One of the most related and relatable stories is that of Kaldi the goat herder of Ethiopia discovering the magical beans serendipitously when his goats ingested the coffee beans and could not sleep all night. Kaldi took the beans to the monastery nearby and […]
India has a variety of geographies and climes with vast forest covers to support a stellar collection of bird species, both migratory and local birds. Starting with forests on the Himalayan foothills to southern tip on Deccan peninsula, the varied biomes, India has unparalleled. Nearly 1300 species of birds are found across India making it […]
One of the largest and most conspicuous festivals of Sikhs is Hola Mohalla. The festival has its roots in the Hindu festival of Holi which is celebrated over three days to mark the arrival of spring with colours. An annual Sikh festival celebrated in Anandpur Sahib in Punjab Hola Mohalla is a rare twist to […]
We cordially invite you to “Many Indias III” a unique folk and tribal art exhibition curated by Tulika Kedia, Director, Kanha Museum of Life and Art, happening in the heart of the capital from 1st February to 31st March 2020 at MUST ART GALLERY S-67, PANCHSHEEL PARK, NEW DELHI The impregnable jungles of India cradled […]
The stone clad facade of Devra emits a cool rustic feel warmly engaging the curious traveller. The shuffle of a newcomer’s feet is broken by distant crackle of oil. One might pause to catch the sharp whiff of turmeric or the playful sizzle of onions. These teasing whispers compel one to follow the scent to […]
Kongunadu, the land of nectar and honey is the heartland of Tamil Nadu in South India. Kongunadu is a vast region including 50 cities of modern-day Tamil Nadu. Hugely different places in terms of geography like Ooty, Coimbatore (the recent capital of the Kongu Kingdom), Tiruppur, Udumalpet, Avinashi, Palladam, Kangayam (the ancient capital of the […]
A Himachali feast! The hospitality and warmth of the hill and mountain people of North India are legendary. The centuries old camaraderie amongst them has spawned a rich culture and heritage which has left a mark on all aspects of the people’s lives. One such influence that lives on has an interesting anecdotal origin to […]