There is a Malayalam saying which translates into English as, “The jasmine in your own garden has no fragrance,” meaning people often fail to appreciate the good things that are closest to them. At times, it feels almost true. One of Kerala’s famous tourist attractions, the Krishnapuram Palace, was located barely 50 metres from my…
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Traffic jams are a part of everyone’s life, spread across nations—we hear about them from every corner of the world. This nightmare is a daily struggle in many metro cities, especially during the morning and evening rush hours. I, too, have been part of this circus in the country’s capital, where a sea of vehicles—mostly…
Discover Jantar Mantar Jaipur, a UNESCO observatory with giant sundials and fascinating astronomical instruments explained simply.
Delhi Through My Eyes is a photo story capturing everyday life in the capital—from historic monuments and busy streets to quiet parks, sunsets, and glowing city nights.
Patriotism at its best is at borders not in cricket matches, not in movies, not in diplomacy politics. Billions of Indians are living peacefully each moment because few of our brothers and sisters in uniforms living their life in extreme horrible weather conditions standing tall along borders without blinking an eye for protecting India from…
Hope is a small but powerful word that often carries us through difficult moments in life. In uncertain times, hope becomes the quiet strength that helps us move forward, even when the path ahead is unclear. This poem reflects on the meaning of hope—how it appears in simple gestures, in human connection, and in the…
Why Rishikesh is Special Rishikesh, a tiny town in the Dehradun district of Uttarakhand state, is a famous religiously important place due to the presence of the River Ganga, along with the stories of its connection with Lord Rama and Lakshmana. Two suspension bridges across the River Ganga also have their own name in the…
This is a continuation of the journey to Badrinath Temple, onward to Mana, India’s last village, and finally to Auli, known as the “Switzerland of India” for its snow-covered slopes. Click here to read Part One. The crazy U-turns and fortress-like mountains near to Badrinath Temple Close to the temple, a series of U-turns with…
Between desire and devotion lies a fragile balance,
Where one careless moment can turn heaven into hell.
