Sunday snapshot: The Tibetan refugee of Majnu Ka Tilla India
One fine evening, I went to Connaught Place, Delhi’s Orchard Road to make some contact lenses. At the optician I noticed two …
How to get yourself that cheap flight – in pictures
As told in my earlier post on the top 25 travelling mistakes to make before turning 35, getting cheap flights is really …
A Kashmiri Photo Story (6) – Shankaracharya Temple
The Shankaracharya Temple, located on top of the hill is dedicated to Lord Shiva according to Wiki. The temple sits on a height of 1,000 feet (300 m) …
The Squid’s Book Club: The Delhi Walla Portraits
I was a big fan of the author’s blog – The Delhi Walla some years ago, when I was living in India, …
10 hard truths from the finale of How I Met Your Mother
* Spoiler alert * The recent finale of HIMYM was quite a disappointment. I would go so far as to say that …
12 sweetest things to do for a girl or guy who works late
If you’re living in one of Asia’s busiest metropolis, there’s a high chance you’re bound to know someone who works late. It …
A Kashmiri Photo Story (5) – Getting to Gulmarg
If you’re visiting Srinagar during the winter, going to Gulmarg is a must. From Srinagar, a return taxi costs about RS1,000 – …
Eight compelling reasons to stop travelling alone and start travelling with friends
In 2011, I had to make a decision. I was planning for a graduation trip, and had to decide between heading to …
The Squid’s Book Club – Eight great reasons to read Shantaram
I first got hold of a copy of Shantaram from the makeshift book vendor near the shopping area where I was living …
A Kashmiri Photo Story (4) – Shalimar Bagh Srinagar
Unlike the Nishat Bagh in Kashmir where I was quite alone, I was in the company of lovers and school students at …