French Benefits

The name Pondicherry conjures up an image of a laid back breezy coastal town, with French and vernacular Tamil architecture juxtaposed in the ‘White’ and ‘Black’ towns respectively. It offers an experience of India’s colonial past still embedded in Tamil roots. The striking European flair of the cobble stoned streets, criss-crossing through the French quarter, […]

Daytrips From Chennai, Trip Advisor

A colonial touch blended with the robust Tamil culture, Pondicherry is just a two-hour picturesque drive away from Chennai. Visit here for the cobblestone cycling-friendly streets, the rich history of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, and some of the best cafes in which to hang out.

Mahe: Waiting To Be Discovered

“There are no beggars in Mahe,” a gleeful Tayil Sadanandan erupts amidst the noise of the rain on my already weather-assaulted umbrella. Struggling to have someone speak to me in detail, Sadanandan made my second attempt at Mahe absolutely worthwhile.

Mahe

“There are no beggars in Mahe”, a gleeful Mr. Tayil Sadanandan erupts amidst the noise of the rain on my already weather-assaulted umbrella. Struggling to have someone speak to me about this elusive in detail, Mr. Sadanandan made my second attempt at Mahe absolutely worthwhile. Recently retired as the Superintendent of Education, he is currently […]