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DODGING THE Taj
On his first visit to Agra, PRANNAY PATHAK returned from the gates of India’s most-recognised monument. As he found out, there was more fun stuff to do outside
WORLD MEETS INDIA GURUGRAM
When local meets global, the dining experience promises to be like no other marking Michelin star chef Atul Kochhar’s much awaited comeback to the land of culinary magic is this modern Indian, uber-chic restaurant—SAGA: Cuisines of India. with a hard-to-miss glistening façade and one of the tallest bar displays—as high as 40 feet—the restaurant is all about stories. Right from its interiors to the seating arrangement as well as the uniforms, each element has a tale to tell.
Jungle Nama: A Story Of The Sundarban
By Amitav Ghosh Harpercollins ₹699
Reaching for the Severed Arm
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE DIVIDE
Flavours Off The Coast
Rich heritage, diverse culture and remarkable flavours, the cuisine of Odisha is a colourful tapestry of spices and variety. Yet, Odia cuisine rarely features among the popular (or known) Indian food cultures today. With traditional recipes getting passed on from one generation to the other, the state is fast emerging as a favoured destination for avid foodies.
sleepy HOLLOW
Mukteshwar is a quiet corner of Kumaon, away from the hustle and bustle of the bigger hill stations.
TIME TRAVELLER
TIME TRAVELLER
Stumbling Across Street Art
LEFT NO PLACE TO GO , given the Covid-induced lockdown, lately I have acquired the strange habit of staring at the walls. Allow me to explain.
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What's hot in the food world?
FROM STREET FOOD TO GOURMET MEALS, TRY IT ALL!
Raveena Tandon's love for the hills and taking the road less travelled
Raveena Tandon’s love for the hills and taking the road less travelled
ON AN ALL-TIME high
Green pines, endless pasturelands and an arena of high mountain vistas, ADIL LANGOO was rewarded with a palette of colours every single day as he traversed the relaxing terrain of Kashmir
Now Showing: A Blockbuster Curry Western
Chef Prem Kumar Pogakula may relish whipping up all-time French classics, but he’s still mastering his mom’s countrystyle chicken curry
BEYOND THE pagodas
With untrammelled landscapes and a rich cultural heritage, KARAN KAUSHIK experiences Khampti and Singpho villages in Namsai and Chongkham.
Chilika Bird Festival 2021
Mangalajodi, situated in the north-eastern part of Chilika, the largest brackish water lake of Asia, is known as the ‘bird paradise of Asia’ for a reason.
REDEFINING adventure
With snow-draped peaks everywhere and tranquillity aplenty, Patnitop’s latest adventure destination is buzzing for all the right reasons
THE WINTER PARADISE
Replete with hill stations resembling postcard sceneries, Uttarakhand is a paradise for those looking to get lost in the white layer of snow
UNBRIDLED MYSTIQUE
Map your way past grove-riddled pathways, meandering streamlets, mystical dens, cloudy terrains, and endless stairways nestled in Meghalaya’s crevices
WHERE TIME STANDS STILL
Away from city limits, where days are longer and light fades away slower, SIMRRAN GILL finds herself hooked to the slow life
OF art AND MORE
As age-old art comes to life and lockdown restrictions lenient now more than ever, UTTARA GANGOPADHYAY finds herself lost in a few archaeological and architectural marvels.
BETWEEN THE LINES
Fancy glasses clinking with reds and whites, AMEYA BUNDELLU brings to you the charm of Nashik beyond its vineyards
THE Retreat
Yoga, meditation and divine healing in a blessed corner of Punjab. Maybe this is what the world needs right now.
A RIVER RUSHES THROUGH IT
Discovering Arunachal from the vantage of a raft opens up new vistas. AMIT DIXIT participated in the latest Siang Rush, an annual—and exclusive showcase—of the state’s tourist attractions
Quest For Nirvana
What happens when an Indian Revenue Service officer decides to pursue his passion for travel, writing and photography?
Colaba's Eerie But Always Interesting Past
Shabnam Minwalla provides a riveting glimpse into Colaba’s eerie but always interesting past.
Beginning 2021 On A Note Of Hope
As the world inches closer to renewing the normal ways of our existence, Ameya Bundellu gazes into the crystal ball and tells us what travel in 2021 will look like
The Muslims You Don't See
If Muslims are outsiders in Europe, why do so many expats love their countries? Roland Mascarenhas shares some answers
MERRY GENTS OF BINSAR
Lockdown blues? PRANNAY PATHAK finds his melting away in the sweet wintering pastures of Kumaon.
ON THE wings OF FREEDOM
For the first time in my life, I had an understanding of the naturalist’s drive that I had seen only in birdwatchers.
Meet The General Manager ARMANI HOTEL DUBAI'S THOMAS PERUZZO
With a Danish and Italian lineage, he’s recently moved from Germany, where he was raised and upheld many senior management positions for several brands