Many versus in poetry and references in literature had led me to believe that winter is probably the most desolate and monochromatic season. Between Virginia Woolf’s ‘Melancholy were the sounds on a winter’s night’ and PB Shelley’s ‘If winter comes, can spring be far behind?’ I was convinced that winter was made of sorrow and…
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A few months ago I revisited Bikaner with Narendra Bhawan. Not only did it reintroduced me to the city but also rewards that come along with immersive travel. A short but in-depth exploration through the city’s architecture and history was like a crash course on of the royal legacy of the state since its foundation….
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This year, travel gods have been very kind to me. Not only have I visited many new destinations, but also got the opportunity to rekindle my love for a few. Rajasthan is one of them. Rajasthan never ceases to amaze me. Its history and culture are the main motivations attracting me to the state, closely…
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My last visit to Mysore bore some scarring memories. One of them was the endless walk at Brindavan Garden to see a musical fountain. It is an experience I would not like to re-live ever. And so it was no surprise when this time I revisited Mysore, I steered clear of Brindavan Garden. But my…
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Earlier this month, a long standing communication was actualised. I travelled to villages around Mysore in Karnataka to witness the work that Srinivasan Services Trust (SST), CSR wing of TVS Motors, do. Since its inception in 1996, SST has grown into an independent arm with a vast team. They predominantly work in five states of…
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Ever since I can remember, walking has been my expression for happiness, curiosity and departure. Growing up amidst the beautiful hills of Shillong, in Northeast India, walking wasn’t as therapeutic as it is today. It was the only way of getting around the town; we used to walk to college, to weekend gatherings, to reluctant…
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