The Mountain Affair with Mary Budden Estate

If fifteen days back you would have told me that eventually everything heals and you get over the pain, the stress and all that's pulling you down - I probably wouldn't have believed you entirely, but out of social courtesy would've nodded my head. You see, when we are going through a phase in life … Continue reading The Mountain Affair with Mary Budden Estate

Delectable Punjab: A Tryst With Amritsar

Those of you know follow my project #DelectablePunjab on Instagram would know that I recently visited Punjab for a short media trip to the holy city of Amritsar. While I visit the state at least once a year to visit my family and research further for my project, this was the first time that I … Continue reading Delectable Punjab: A Tryst With Amritsar

The Dharamsala Series, Part I: Of Faith And Love

“I like the mountains because they make me feel small. They help me sort out what's important in life," someone once said. Honestly, I couldn't agree more. With so many changes that have taken place in my life in the last year, this year is all about settling in and rediscovering myself. I promised myself … Continue reading The Dharamsala Series, Part I: Of Faith And Love

Throwback of the centuries: A weekend at the Neemrana Fort-Palace

Now in its sixth century, the Neemrana Fort-Palace is a one of a kind heritage hotel that sparked off a trend, while keeping its actual flavour intact. When I moved to Delhi four months ago, one of the many things that I was looking forward to (apart from getting married, of course) are the numerous … Continue reading Throwback of the centuries: A weekend at the Neemrana Fort-Palace

ITC’s Motichoor Mixing – a Luxurious Take on Grand Old Indian Festivities

On Saturday, October 27, I was invited by ITC Maratha in Mumbai for a very unique ceremony of "motichoor mixing". The concept intrigued me, as it had never been heard of before and I wondered what awaited me at the hotel. Since the moment I had received the invitation, I kept wondering what would make … Continue reading ITC’s Motichoor Mixing – a Luxurious Take on Grand Old Indian Festivities

The Halwai Culture Of Bikaner

There is something very alluring about life in a smaller town, to which I have always been attracted to. Being accustomed to life in India’s maximum city, it is borderline essential to step off the gas at times. Alighting the overnight train from Delhi at Bikaner, I couldn’t help but take a deep breath and … Continue reading The Halwai Culture Of Bikaner

Narendra Bhawan: The Saga Of Contemporary Royalty

Unabashedly, unapologetically luxurious and grand, Narendra Bhawan brings back the grandeur of pre-Independence royal families and imagines how the prince would have lived. Many years ago, a friend of mine had stated how the scale of luxury and grandeur is often directly proportional to how elaborate and intricate the flooring of a place is. It … Continue reading Narendra Bhawan: The Saga Of Contemporary Royalty

Reviving Lost Recipes At Bageecha

As the food evolves with time, whats being forgotten and left behind are the intricate flavours of the Indian cuisine: a cuisine which is complete and perfect in itself and involves history, culture and flavours in every morsel of food. At such a time, one must appreciate the efforts by the chefs of Novotel Mumbai, … Continue reading Reviving Lost Recipes At Bageecha