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Possibility of a Covid 19 Third Wave in India

Posted on April 21, 2021April 21, 2021

These days I live on internet looking for information. Coronavirus Worldometers is something I refresh multiple times these days, particularly at night. My heart sank today when I saw the numbers and they are not even final, we are nearing 300000 cases in a single day. We are firmly inside the second wave and it…

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Dada Harir Ni Vav- Stepwell in Ahmadabad

Posted on April 6, 2021April 27, 2025

My joy knew no bounds when me made an unscheduled stop at the Dada Harir Ni Vav, a beautiful stepwell in Ahmadabad. It is also known as Bai Harir Ni Vav. I absolutely adore visiting stepwells and in India they go by many names, Vav, wav, baori, baoli and I am sure a few more….

The Gorgeous Westin Pushkar Resort and Spa

Posted on October 14, 2019April 28, 2025

As soon as I stepped inside the gates of the Westin Puskhar Resort and Spa, I knew I was going to have a tranquil time! The resort is huge, green and away from the bustle of the city! I was invited to the resort as a travel blogger. I was staying at the Royal Villa…

Novotel Vijayawada Varun is an Amazing Hotel

Posted on August 23, 2019April 28, 2025

I have stayed at many Accor properties both in India and abroad. I have been there both as a blogger and as a paying customer. Recently I was invited to Novotel Vijayawda Varun Hotel as a blogger and what a pleasure it was! It is a lovely five star hotel in the city of Vijayawada….

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Subah-e-Banaras – A Soulful Symphony of Light, River and Devotion

Posted on March 7, 2019April 28, 2025

I recently got an opportunity to visit Varanasi with UP Tourism and Lonely Planet Magazine India. On our itinerary was Subah-e-Banaras which literally means a morning in Varanasi or Banaras! I am not a morning person by any stretch of imagination. I howl and cry when I am asked to wake up and assemble in…

The Naga Sadhus at the Kumbh Mela, Prayagraj

Posted on February 28, 2019April 28, 2025

The Kumbh Mela is one of the largest peaceful gathering on this earth. It happens every three years in rotation across four cities of India- Haridwar, Nasik, Ujjain and Prayagraj (formerly known as Allahabad). This year the gathering is on confluence of the Rivers Ganga and Yamuna at Prayagraj. It is being held from January…

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Dandi Kutir Museum at Gandhinagar

Posted on February 14, 2019February 16, 2022

After a few minutes inside the Dandi Kutir Museum I was reminded of the museums in Sharjah and Dubai. I had seen such use of technology only in those places. So, it was a pleasant surprise to find such a modern museum closer home. Dabdi Kutir is the world’s largest museum devoted to the life…

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Kumbh Mela Prayagraj-Things to Know Before You Go

Posted on February 7, 2019March 6, 2023

When I got an invitation from the UP Government and Lonely Planet Magazine India to visit the Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj I accepted it without any hesitation. I was under the impression that I would never be able to do it on my own, so I was thrilled that I could be part of the…

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Delicious Food at the Daniell’s Tavern at the Imperial Delhi

Posted on November 15, 2018April 29, 2025

I have visited The Imperial Delhi so many times as a blogger that I have lost count! If I am in town and if they are doing an event I love to go. There is a warmth about the place that makes it unique. I visited the place yesterday for the event ‘Clash of the…

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Local Experiences with Evolve Back, Kabini

Posted on July 31, 2018February 16, 2022

Evolve Back, Kabini is a delight to visit during the monsoons. I was invited on a blogging trip to Kabini by the resort. I went alone as Chhavi could not afford to miss tennis or school. Delhi, NCR were still sweltering hot when I left. Right after I landed at Bangalore, the weather got pleasant….

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