The Indian railways can throw some of the toughest options at its passengers. I recall my train journeys as horrid and uncomfortable–as a child, I was crushed up against a suitcase on the upper berth; as a teenager an asocial reader amongst inquisitive co-passengers and as a solo student traveller who was always on the…
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If you have ever dreamt of a tropical idyllic island, it would be the Andaman Islands. The breath-taking white sand beaches and the clear blue sea is the primary reason behind its popularity. My 10-day solo sojourn to the Andaman Islands ended an everlasting desire to travel the place. Even though the main highlight was…
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The concept of sustainability is based on clairvoyance. It is about maintaining rich environs for the future through balanced ecology, which can support itself through a number of ways while enduring the contemporary options. Probable ways include farming techniques, composting, recycling and giving back to Nature in the smallest way that can make a change….
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Bangalore has changed much. It has become dusty and noisy from the last time I was here. That was 8 years back. My love affair with this beautiful garden city began when I was only 13 years old. After my repeated annual visits, I always left like there was more to see. And after our…
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Earlier this week, I took the bus to Gokarna as an impromptu trip. As opposed to my initial plan of travelling by the train, I nonchalantly walked to the Canacona bus stand and hopped on to the next bus to Karwar. Little did I know that I would have to change three buses to reach…
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Rains are beautiful, lethargic, liberating and romantic. It means differently to each of us though it is unanimously welcomed. Every year India awaits the Monsoons even more desperately than the last. Apart from our economy depending largely on it, most of us are just looking for excuses to get away from our routine. It seems…
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