Tribal Culture Chhattisgarh

Tribal Culture Chhattisgarh: In Chhattisgarh, step back a few hundred years – in the land of some of the most fabled, ancient, unique and more importantly, proudest, tribes of India. Reticent, as they are, the tribes of Chhattisgarh have stirred the interest of many travellers in the region. Veer off the main tourist circuits to […]

Boondein

Boondein, Stories From Budget Private Schools Of India: The last decade has seen a surge of privately owned schools change the education landscape of India. Known as Budget Private Schools, these are small, run without government aid, and have a fee structure that is lower than government per-child expenditure in public schools. Initiated by private […]

Women of Pure Strength

Women of Pure Strength: Nine Stops. Nine Women. A hundred shades of valour. Photographing young heads of villages, social entrepreneurs and agents of change in Rajasthan and Gujarat for the Women of Pure Strength was the most inspiring project of 2014, in collaboration with Roli Books and The Vodafone Foundation. The book chronicles the lives […]

Best Escapes South India

Best Escapes South India: Traversing between the narrow lanes of Charminar in Hyderabad, the sunny cobblestone streets of Pondicherry, museums of Trivandrum and bouldery backdrop of Hampi, I couldn’t help but think of the wonderful diversity that South India encompasses. The southern states of Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh offer an inimitable flavour […]

Short Escapes From Bengaluru

Authoring this book was a fantastic experience, as I travelled in my own backyard, reviewing a variety of destinations that made sense for the weekend traveller, off Bangalore. From soothing massages in yoga retreats to trekking solo in the dense Sholas of Coorg, this book is packed with a wide assortment. The information technology capital […]

Kerala

The Kerala state guide takes the reader through a journey of the best sightseeing circuits, itinerary ideas, accommodations and eating joints along with special suggestions from experts from the state.  One of my favourite destinations in the world, this book was a dream to pen down. A memorable Theyyam performance in a village in Bekal, […]