5 Unusual Dishes To Try In India
In a country obsessed with food, and where every region prides itself for being able to offer a range of interesting dishes, it’s hard to narrow the list down to just a few unusual ones. But we tried anyway. So, here’s a list of the five most unfamiliar dishes you won’t come across anywhere except […]
Festival Of The Month: Guru Nanak Jayanti
While the resplendent Golden temple might be reason enough to visit the holy city of Amritsar, we’ve mapped out the best way to cover the city in 48 hours that include Guru Nanak’s birthday. Along with the temple festivities, there’s over two days of sightseeing as well. This article tells you how to maximise your […]
Festival Of The Month: Rann Utsav
Starting the first week of December, the salt plains of the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat are lined with bedecked camels, colourful turbans and tents to accommodate the thousands who come to this three-month cultural extravaganza. The Rann Utsav is when Gujarat’s warm hospitality, excellent food and bounty of colours are easily noticeable. Here is a […]
Mumbai in 24 hours
Be prepared to be jostled, hurried and incessantly chatted to as you soak in the trendy yet traditional vibe of Mumbai. 24 hours isn’t nearly enough time to explore all the highlights of this intoxicating city, but this whistlestop tour will help you catch the flavour of Mumbai: serene mornings by the sea, alternative cafes, crispy […]
The Best Of Jaipur During The Literature Festival
Adding to the list of flamboyant forts, bustling markets huddled inside the walled quarter and bright textiles, there’s one more reason that has secured Jaipur’s position in the Golden Triangle of north India – the annual Jaipur Literature Festival.
A Perfect Plan
Skip the stuff everyone does and head to these destinations for a taste of the unusual. Besides, your choice of destination might make for a stunning backdrop for a trailing photographer. With our list of where to go on your honeymoon, you’ll love getting your travel boots dirty with your better half.
Festival Of The Month: Theyyam
Winter is the best time to be in Kerala. Or that’s what the guidebooks say. The days are pleasantly warm, the evenings cool. The fish is fresh, the backwaters alluring as ever and the hills fragrant with the aroma of spices and tea. Winter in Kerala is special for one more reason — Theyyam. If you happen […]
The India Festival Calendar: Jan-Feb
An exquisitely dressed Theyyam performer. Pleasant weather and several festivals make the first two months of the year a popular time to travel. Whether it’s the crack of the whip at the Kambala Buffalo Race or the reverberating dance steps of Theyyam performers in Kerala, the entire period is packed with splendid celebrations. JANUARY Theyyam: Head […]
Making of Kingfisher Calendar_NDTV Goodtimes
It’s been 13 spectacular seasons of bikini Razzamatazz on the Kingfisher Calendar! 12 years of 12 legendary locations, scores of brilliant models exuding just the right oomph ofcourse, the fabulous photographer behind the lens – Atul Kasbekar. I have scripted the upcoming season of Making of Kingfisher Calendar due to be aired soon.
Mysore Dusshera _NDTV Goodtimes
I scripted the 3 part series created on Mysore Dusshera by NDTV Goodtimes. The show is yet to air.
Audio Guide for The Bangalore Palace
” You are standing at the foot of an ivy-clad fortress, which once belonged to the principal of the Central High School in Bangalore. His name was Reverend J Garett. The palace was nothing like the way it looks now. When Maharaja of Mysore, Chamarajendra Wodeyar set his eyes on it in 1874, he envisioned […]
The India Festival Calendar: Sept– Oct
It’s autumn heralding a line of colourful Indian festivals and holiday season.Check this ready reckoner and plan your itineraries. Ganesh Chaturthi, 9 September: Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with fanfare and is special in Maharashtra, the Konkan Coast, Orissa, Chhattisgarh and southern states except Kerala. Colourful clay idols of Ganesh are decorated and worshipped at homes and […]