13 Jul, 2025

The calendula fields of Chhattisgarh, where botany meets beauty

By Nivi Shrivastava If we talk about the unique geographical location of Chhattisgarh, the state is often referred to as the “rice bowl of India” for producing numerous varieties of rice. Interestingly, the capital of the state – Raipur – also enjoys bountiful rain, sunshine and boasts of an advantageous position with Mahanadi River in […]

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Mélange of music, culture and sustainability in Montreux, Swizterland

For an average Indian, Switzerland is synonymous with gorgeous snow-covered Alps, dreamy blue lakes and boundless lush meadows that have been covered extensively in very many movies. Surprisingly, there is so much more to this touristy country if one decides to look beyond the fairytale-like vistas, which makes it an ideal offbeat European destination as […]

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First time in the Maldives? Here’s what you need to pack

The island life in the Maldives is as dreamy as you can imagine. The untouched groups of Maldivian islands have recently become one of the most popular travel destinations among beach lovers and water adventure enthusiasts. While the locals love tourists from all over the place, there are some very important things you must know […]

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Postcards from the magnifique ITC Maratha

As a traveller one always gets to experience the world as a destination. While travelling from one city to other seems like a fascinating job, the most important thing that one carves for is homely comfort and hearty meals. This summer I visited Mumbai for a work trip, and thanks to the wonderful folks at […]

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A delightful noon at the Westin Sohna Resort & Spa

Thank God for the rains, finally, we can step out and enjoy the natural bliss on weekends. With clear skies and a light breeze in this weather, it is a perfect time to enjoy lazy Sunday brunch with friends and family. If you live in Delhi NCR and you love to spend leisurely Sunday afternoon […]

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The suite life at ITC grand Bharat: Perks of being a luxury panelist

  By Nivi Shrivastava In my previous blog, I mentioned the five privileges that I was gifted to me by ITC group of hotels for participating as a responsible luxury panelist in 2017. While it was a grand experience to be associated with the brand and I also learned a lot about the hospitality industry […]

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How My Idea Of Indulgence Changed When I Experienced Responsible Luxury With ITC Hotels

By Nivi Shrivastava For most people, the term ‘responsible luxury’ might be an oxymoron because one could never imagine using both the words in one sentence together. However, the ITC group of hotels not only coined the term among hospitality giants but has also followed it as a core philosophy in every ITC outlet across […]

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