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Explore the captivating realm of South India, where history and culture converge.
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Unhurried Heritage Walks: A Journey Through Bangalore’s Historical Treasures
Bangalore, known for its rapid modern growth, hides an enchanting past beneath its bustling streets. The city is rich with history,...
Vidya Neel
Oct 4, 20245 min read


The Timeless Art of Mysuru Wooden Inlay
(PC: Vidya Neel) If you stepped into a Mysuru home in the 1980s or 90s, you would likely be greeted by stunning rural scenes crafted in...
Poornima Dasharathi
Sep 10, 20242 min read


The Nandis of Nandi Hills
Nandi Hills is a popular weekend getaway from Bengaluru. Whether it's on cycles, motorcycles or cars, one will eventually find more...
Poornima Dasharathi
Aug 28, 20242 min read


The Olympics of Vijayanagara
The Parisian Olympics reminds one of the 9 day Mahanavami festival's pomp, pagentry & sport held in Hampi
Poornima Dasharathi
Aug 8, 20242 min read


One State, Many Worlds
Karnataka's tourism tagline - One State, Many Worlds - holds true in many ways.
Poornima Dasharathi
Jul 8, 20242 min read


The South Indian Coffee Story
Growing up in a South Indian family, I took to coffee like a fish takes to water. I never realized back then that India is perceived as a...
Poornima Dasharathi
Apr 21, 20234 min read


The Story of Hampi
Much has been written about, Hampi – a UNESCO World Heritage City in South India. Parallels are drawn to Angkor Wat in Cambodia or to...
Poornima Dasharathi
Dec 31, 20225 min read


Shrines of Old City
There is something pleasant about being in Pete in the early part of the day. For one there is no crazy crowd that you see in the...
Usha Hariprasad
Oct 27, 20194 min read


A delightful food walk in Thindi Beedi
VV Puram, a locality named after Sri M Visvesvaraya turned 100 last year. Located near the Sajjan Rao circle in Basavangudi the area is...
Usha Hariprasad
Oct 22, 20191 min read
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