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Continue reading →: Valley of Flowers of the East: A Soulful Sojourn through Lachung & YumthangSikkim Diaries Part II: From Snow Trails to Warm Hearts Back in October 2021, I set off on a journey to explore North Sikkim — a region that feels like a painted dream of green valleys, cascading waterfalls, and snow-draped peaks. This is the second part of my Sikkim series,…
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Continue reading →: Beat the Traffic: Mindful Commuting for Smarter and Greener WorldRavi was having a decent morning—coffee in one hand, car keys in the other—until he hit the road. Though he left home early to beat the traffic, within ten minutes of his commute, he found himself stuck in a traffic jam that looked more permanent than his job contract. Honking…
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Continue reading →: Gurudongmar Lake: A Breathtaking Journey to India’s Highest Lake in North SikkimSikkim Diaries Part I: Unsurmountable Gurudongmar Where the sky kisses crystal-clear waters, and snow-clad peaks stand as silent guardians—Gurudongmar Lake is a dream woven in shades of blue and white, breathtaking and surreal beyond words. My fascination with Gurudongmar Lake began in my college days when Professor Guruprasad Chattopadhyay, during…
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Continue reading →: Exploring the Enchanting Sundarbans: A Wildlife Adventure“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” — W.B. Yeats The boat cut through the still waters, leaving behind a trail of ripples that vanished as quickly as they appeared. The dense mangroves loomed on either side, their tangled roots clawing into…
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Continue reading →: Revive Holi Traditions: Embrace Eco-Friendly CelebrationsHoli—the festival of colours, love, and joy—is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India, transcending barriers of region, caste, and religion. Over time, its vibrancy has spread far beyond India, captivating people across the globe through the Indian diaspora. Rooted in Hindu tradition, Holi has deep significance. It…
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Continue reading →: Exploring Hyderabad’s Legendary Food: From Must-try Biryani to DessertsHyderabad—the city of pearls, IT hubs, and, most importantly, legendary food. Thanks to its dynastic past, the city’s cuisine is an exquisite mix of Turkish, Arabic, Persian, and native Deccani influences—all beautifully simmered together in its food culture. So, when work took me to Hyderabad for a couple of weeks,…
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Continue reading →: Galloping Through the Golden Meadow of SonmargTo me, the most fascinating thing about Sonmarg isn’t just its breathtaking beauty—it’s the adventurous horse-riding experience that awaits, ready to whisk you away into its snow-laden meadows. Sure, the golden grasslands and shimmering snow patches are a sight to behold, but there’s something uniquely thrilling about exploring this winter…
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