I could never understand the fondness associated with Mussoorie amongst the hearts of the north Indians. In the 29 years of my not-so-boring life, I had never been in Mussoorie for than an hour and that too whilst visiting some village while crossing it. And the title of “Queen of the Hills”? Maybe the Britishers…
Departing conversations
Dear old home, The first time I saw you, I was not much impressed. You were slightly bigger than our previous abode and a tad not too welcoming because the sunlight only shone over my parents’ room, hall and kitchen. My room, the living room and the closed balcony were left at the mercy of…
Maids of honour
Statutory warning: This is not yet another post on my wishes about my wedding and mother in law. I would rather call it an emotional one and I usually prefer to stay away from such poignant rants. After thirteen long years, my family will be shifting from a plush south Delhi home to another lavish…
Kashmir to Kabul – The Great Kebab Factory, Radisson Blu Plaza, Delhi Airport
Radisson does it again and with utmost poise. After experiencing their Thai restaurant Neung Roi, it was time for their Kashmir to Kabul food festival at The Great Kebab Factory. The elaborate menu for this particular festival features an assortment of vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian kebabs, curries and biryani. The non vegetarian kebab platter…
Amritsari Swaad – the Punjabi food festival at K3, JW Marriot, Aerocity
A traditional cuisine specific food festival has a special place in my heart. Especially when that cuisine is from the Punjabi heartland of our country. So when JW Marriot, Aerocity comes up with an Amritsari Swaad Tadka at their famed K3, could I have said no? Absolutely no! Starting from perfectly smoked Kandhari Paneer Tikka,…
Travel musings – Alchauna
So the next time you forget me, remember these flowers Remember their purity And then reminisce my heart As pure as a white blossom
Travel Musings
Embrace me, As you caress these blossoms
Zizo, DLF Cyber Hub, Gurgaon
Fattoush Salad: It is always considered “healthy” to begin a meal with a light sweet and savoury salad. My holiday lunch began with this light salad consisting of diced zucchini, cucumber, tomatoes, crispy pita chips and pomegranate seeds in a slightly tangy sauce. RECOMMENDED. Hummus Rasasfour: This is a special type of hummus served with…
Corn Village and Landour Exploration curated by Transforming Travels
Call it co-incidence, but I have been travelling more frequently to Uttarakhand this year than I ever did before. And although I am not really fond of the pebble laden trails here, the distinct Pahadi culture never fails to baffle me. And the fact that the magnificent views here are still hidden from my prying…
Rubies all the way!
For a rationale human being, wearing astrological gemstones does come at a price. For instance, people calling you religious and superstitious. And trust me, it is a big price to pay! I have been made to wear about four of them – pearl, coral, ruby and yellow sapphire/amber in chronological order. I threw away my…
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