Have you been to Thailand? If the answer is yes, have you wondered why Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, has an airport that is called “Suvarnabhoomi”? (Golden land in Sanskrit) Have you also wondered why the King of Thailand is referred to as “Rama” IX? India and Thailand, with not much distance between them, happen…
India’s attitude towards alcohol varies from state to state. In some places, stocks are limited and prices are kept high to discourage the habit. In others, it is the complete opposite. Alcohol is prohibited in Kerala. However, it is the only state which implements the consumption of alcohol in a very unique and systematic manner….
Pushkar is a tiny temple town 20 minutes from the city of Ajmer, which is 3 hours by bus from Jaipur. Ajmer attracts mainly those who want to visit the holy shrine of Dargah Sharif. People also visit Ajmer just to go to Pushkar, which is home to the only Brahma temple in India. I…
If there is a heaven on earth… It is here, it is here, it is here. This is a line from the famous Urdu couplet by Amir Khusrow, who described Kashmir in these words. Truer words were never spoken. Those living in this part of the country know a thing or two about perfection. They wake up every…
When in Goa, it’s hard not to feel like a tourist. Goa is everyone’s favourite beach holiday destination. People flock from all over the country to enjoy the sun, the sea and of-course, the feeling of being in a place which makes them feel far far away from home. Goa is, as I would aptly…