By Mridula Dwivedi When I look at the almost blank page on the screen of my computer it fills me with awe. But I know soon the white spaces will become the story about Naldehra, a small, sleepy and beautiful town in Himachal Pradesh, India. The Chalets Naldehra I was invited by the Chalets Naldehra…
Immerse yourself in the world’s largest gathering at Kumbh Mela, where millions of pilgrims come together in an epic celebration of faith and culture.
The Fisherman’s Lodge at Bhimtal By Mridula Dwivedi I just love emails, they are like a magic box, you never know what will come out of it on a particular day. A few months back I got a mail from The Fisherman’s Lodge at Bhimtal asking if I would like to spend some time at…
Barog Station, Kalka Shimla Railway: All Aboard the Choo-Choo Train By Mirdula Dwivedi There is a time in an academic calendar when the start of a new semester is just around the corner. And that makes me feel like squeezing in one more break before things become really hectic. Racking my Brains! As I had…
Surathkal Beach India: Mridula Dwivedi enjoys a day at the beach with her husband Sesha at Surathkal Beach near Mangalore, India.
Intimate Portaits of Rajasthan India Photographer Tito Dalmau’s latest book, Rajasthan: Houses and Men, presents the Indian state as a vivid kaleidoscope of landscapes and magnificent architectural achievements through images that perfectly display the “terrible beauty” which results from the symbiotic relationship of decadence and dilapidation that characterizes Rajasthan. Formed in 1949, Rajasthan, formerly Rajputana,…
Himachal Pradesh India: Mridula Dwivedi takes a high-altitude trek through Himachal Pradesh, India, and Demul Spiti, India homestay
Sikkim: Mridula Dwivedi visits Sikkim and sees the Yumthang Valley, the newly-opened pass to China at Nathu-La, and Changu Lake.
Sony Stark visits the Shudras and the Dalits, the ‘untouchables’ of India and writes about the juxtaposition of grinding poverty and great beauty.
Story and photos by David Rich The Spiti Valley and its neighboring valleys are among the most remote in the world, lying on the border with Tibet in a seldom-traveled corner in the far north of India, smack-dab in the middle of the mystic Himalayas. The valleys are accessible a few months of the year…
Indian Sadhus have said goodbye to both their possessions and their families, and now lead a life of celibacy, ascetic yoga, and search for enlightenment.
Northampton is a City for Arts, Music, Liberalism, and Great Dining From TripAdvisor By a “College Student at Smith, in Northampton.” Have lived in NoHo as a college student for two years so far, so I know the eatery selection pretty well! 1. Amanouz Cafe Excellent Moroccan food, very cheap. Nice people, small but cozy…
