history
Coin collection for investment? Nail the art of Numismatics with historical currency
By Amit Bhandari Many of us have collected coins as kids – a commemorative coin with an interesting motif, old coins received from our grandparents, or loose change leftover from a foreign trip. Numismatics, or systematic collection and study of coins, is also one of the oldest hobbies in the world, as coins have been […]
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In Madhya Pradesh, relive the magic of medieval Mandu in monsoon
By Nivi Shrivastava Around 100 km away from Madhya Pradesh’s present-day commercial capital Indore is the well-preserved mediaeval city of Mandu (aka Mandav) in the Dhar district. The city of joy, as it was once called, is a delight for history and architecture enthusiasts who often flock to the ruins for research and study. There are 61 […]
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Exploring Kangra history in the heritage hamlet of Pragpur
By Nivi Shrivastava There is so much to see and learn from history; and, travelling to a heritage destination is just the perfect way to travel back in time and revisit the lifestyle of our ancestors through monuments that still preserve the essence of good ol’ days. If you love to explore picturesque hill stations […]
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My First Traditional Ayurvedic Massage: Despite A Hilarious Language Barrier, I Had A Great Time
By Nivi Shrivastava Have you experienced a traditional South Indian massage? When I say “traditional” I mean authentic and unadulterated wellness treatment that was passed on to the practitioners of this generation by their teachers, who would have learned this art from their gurus without adding or deleting steps as prescribed in the ancient wellness […]
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Why I want to go back to this amazing South Indian resort in Mahabalipuram RIGHT NOW!
By Nivi Shrivastava December is the month of the holiday all across the globe; officially or unofficially we don’t care as long as we are on a vacation. Call it the end of year syndrome or a great start to the next year – everyone wants to be in a gorgeous spot to welcome the […]
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