Rameshwaram, at the edge of the subcontinent, is many things to many people but wherever you go, legends of Lord Rama prevail More »In Lord Rama’s footsteps
By some estimates Tamil Nadu has about 33,000 ancient temples, many of them over 600 to 800 years old. A majority of the great temples are dedicated to … More »Great Temples of Tamil Nadu
Everything about Thanjavur is larger than life. After all, the city of the thousand-year-old Big Temple is the cultural capital of India. More »Thanjavur Palace: Basking in the Glory of Centuries
Thanjavur, 342 km from Chennai and 56 km from Tiruchirapalli, is very much where Tamil Nadu's cultural heart beats. And not for nothing is its monumental … More »The Timeless Temples of Thanjavur
That palaces are purely symbols, reminding one of erstwhile glory that has crumbled over the passage of time, is apparent when you visit the 17th century … More »Ramnad Palace: Forgotten by all but time
Tour deserted lakes and forts, banks of small rivulets, hillocks and dense forests to look for the remnants of the many dynasties that ruled Nanjil Nadu. More »Nanjil Nadu – a land of history, cults and myths
It's nice to know that Kodai retains that touch of wilderness. Here the gaur (wild bison) move around freely like cows! More »Jammin thru India Day 3 - Old school memories in Kodaikanal
Leaving Trichy, Jay gets on the ghat road to Kodaikanal, where he spent ten years in boarding school. It's a nostalgic homecoming of sorts. And he's been invited by the current school principal to speak to students about his wonderful trip. Awesome! More »Jammin Day 2 - Homecoming to Kodaikanal!
When royalty arrives at Vancouver for yet another Bollywood awards ceremony, it will drag with it the spotlight, which has so far been on Toronto. Vancouver is seen as a haven for nature enthusiasts. This may work for some, but what if your idea of vacation … More » A Hipster’s Guide To Vancouver
The Indian Summer is in full swing with temperatures around 42 degrees Celsius and the Tamil Nadu coast is very humid. Rehydrating constantly kept Jay cool on the road. More »Day 1 - Chennai to Trichy: Riding smooth, riding cool in 42 degrees
Gay tourism might be in its inchoate stages but operators across cities have a sodality in their purpose and vision, says Thommen Jose Continue reading → More »
Even if one is not religious minded, the Kumbh Mela is a spectacle worth the experience, writes Prasanna. Continue reading → More »
Though the 15-day bacchanal ends with the Lent period before Easter, celebrations never end here and the warmth of the fiesta lingers even after the costumes and masks have been packed away. Continue reading → More »
Turkey is not only about Istanbul. The ancient region of Cappadocia -- land of beautiful horses -- is a spectacular gift of the forces of nature, says Shabana Shaikh Continue reading → More »
The river Macchu flows silently. But sometimes, she speaks. And when she does, her voice can be heard across time. A unique love story from deep inside India's heart. Continue reading → More »
God’s Own Garden is not in Kerala; it is in this remote village in Meghalaya where modern buzzwords like sustainability and eco-friendliness have been daily habits for centuries, says Kalpana Sunder Continue reading → More »
