Get ready for the exhilarating 2nd edition of The Himalayan Film Festival (THFF)! Following the resounding success of its inaugural event in 2021, THFF is back to mesmerize you with the glorious world of Indian cinema in the breathtaking landscapes of the Himalayas. Presented by the esteemed Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) of…
The holy city of Puri is not just famous for its magnificent temples and beaches, but it is also the home of some wonderful cultural and artistic sites. If you are fond of Indian crafts and ancient traditions associated with the origin and evolution of various art forms in Odisha, make sure you get time…
By Nivi Shrivastava Some of the most memorable aspects of a good holiday are the food you eat and local joints that you explore by chance. During my recent trip to Manali in February, I discovered some amazing food options that one must try while spending a vacation in this beautiful resort town. I stayed…
By Nivi Shrivastava For most regular Joes, flying is a mundane activity given that there’s not much we can do in a cramped aircraft anyway. If one could make it more fun, imagine the joy of floating a little above the earth’s surface, tucked in a wicker basket tied up with a giant balloon above…
By Nivi Shrivastava If you ever wonder what is like to live an unrestricted life among the complexities of everyday humdrum, consider a trip to the famous ghats and galis (lanes) of Benaras. The riveting ceremonies of celebrating the birth and mourning death happen on the Ganga ghats almost side-by-side; and, if you look from…
What if one could travel back in time and relive the glorious Rajaputana heritage — that era of opulence and grandeur, imposing forts and palaces, brave war- riors and beautiful princesses? Well, approximately 180 km from Delhi is a royal residence — Patan Mahal — that welcomes you for a short escape from the everyday…
By Nivi Shrivastava Imagine if you could drive uphill on serpentine roads among the clouds, breathing in the fresh mountain air from fragrant pine trees. You also get glimpses of breath-taking views – clear blue skies above and lush valley gleaming underneath. Too good to be true, isn’t it? But, even in this day and…
By Nivi Shrivastava To explore the remote Indian hill towns surrounded by lush forests, clear rivers, and snow-capped peaks is always a good idea. For anyone living in a big city, a trip to a small town that offers breath-taking views of water brooks breaking from mountain creaks and magical snowy clouds rising from the…
Uttarakhand Tourism Department has shortlisted 24 Shiva temples from Garhwal and Kumaon region of Uttarakhand under the religious ‘Shaiv Circuit’ for the devotees visiting Uttarakhand from India and abroad for summer 2021. It is believed that these 24 temples dedicated to Lord Shiva in Devbhoomi, Uttarakhand are some of the most popular and powerful shrines in…
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…