Meeting the weavers of Narayanpet sarees
Ramchander sits in the corner of his small room, his face framed by his loom, as he mechanically sets it ...
My first bird watching experience at Galibore
“Shussh”, whispers the naturalist, as I rummage through my backpack a little noisily to pick up my pair of ...
Amritsar to Pathankot with Honda Weekends
A road trip in Amritsar Do you know what are the three essentials for a road trip ? One ...
Pattadakal – Temples built by queens, not kings
The red craggy sandstone cliffs form a rather stark background against the sky, accompanying me on my journey. Occasionally the ...
Kaatu Kovil – Chennai’s oldest church
On a cloudy day in Chennai, when the sun was rather merciful, I was walking around the streets of Santhome ...
St Angelo Fort in Kannur and its stories
Heroes don’t feature in the stories around forts. A villain sometimes makes for a more interesting tale. That is the ...