Unwind at these weekend getaways near Mumbai
A forest hidden close to the city. A banana grove to wake up to. Taking flight and reconnecting with the Earth. Bird calls. Crocodiles. A tooth-shaped mountain. River streams. Escape the city at these five…
A Walk in the Woods
A lament and a few pointers. Not a practical guide. What happens when you venture in blind in to a 7-day trek? The path leads you through stunning trails of moss-covered trees, past streams and…
Melting Pot
It was evening when we walked into the blue gates of Andretta pottery. Country music was spilling out into the lane, blending perfectly with the whirring of the wheel even as the hands guided the…
A walk with the wildflowers at Kaas
Come September, the Kaas plateau comes to life. Tiny blooms, shrubs, orchids, even carnivorous plants blossom on the plateau, which is located in the Satara district of Maharashtra. Most of it is a reserved forest,…
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Rock fusion
In the winding lanes of Panchgani, animals and birds take on a different sheen. The peacock by the tiny lotus pond is easily spotted, but the frogs not so much. Neither the eagle awaiting flight…
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Books and Berries
The sprawling villas on both sides don’t point to a village. I’m about to double-back when the signboard declares that I’m still a kilometre away. The signs are all over the place – a book and…
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In Pictures
Revolution
A city bears many stories,Even the ones we don’t want to hearOf depleting oceans,Slavery and migration,Stories of mere survival.Under the changing banners ofCommunism and capitalism,The rise of monoliths,Bent on stifling dissent.All but stoking the fire,A…
Voyage
A voyage across the sea A memorial to lost soldiers Ruined forts, abandoned houses, Nature reclaiming its hand
August Blues
A call for torrential rain A search for answers A happy home Prayers reflected in water
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A Thousand Mornings 