There are cities that grow over centuries, their lanes and bylanes telling stories of forgotten kingdoms. And then there is Chandigarh, a city born from a dream. It feels different, doesn't it? The moment you enter, you feel a sense of calm, of order. The broad, tree-lined roads
In the heart of Bhubaneswar, a city famously called the 'City of Temples', lie countless sacred spaces. While grand temples like Lingaraj often capture our attention, there are smaller, quieter shrines nestled within these ancient complexes that hold the very essence of living tradition. Imagine a place, not
There's a certain kind of magic that unfolds when you hold a warm cup of authentic Darjeeling tea. It's more than just a beverage; it feels like holding a piece of the misty Himalayan mountains in your hands, a story whispered from the lush green slopes
Imagine the scene. The sun beats down on a packed field, the air thick with anticipation. You can feel the rhythmic thunder of the dhol vibrating through the ground, a heartbeat for the entire village. Dust rises as two powerful teams face each other, their eyes locked. This isn'
Close your eyes for a moment and say the word ‘Mahārāja’. What comes to mind? Is it the image of a king in a jewel-studded turban, the faint sound of a sitar from a grand palace courtyard, or the stories of valour our grandparents told us? The term, which simply
In the vast spiritual landscape of India, where countless rivers of faith have carved their paths over millennia, some streams emerge not just to quench a personal thirst for salvation, but to cleanse the very soil of society. One such powerful, modern current is Navayana Buddhism. It’s a story
Some places in our Bharat feel like a direct whisper from the divine, a space where centuries of faith have settled into the very air you breathe. In the heart of Bhubaneswar, Odisha, surrounded by ancient temples that stand as silent witnesses to time, lies one such sacred echo – the
There are some places in India that don’t just exist on a map; they exist in time itself. They are a gentle whisper from our ancestors, a living prayer in the present. The sacred Bindusagar lake in the heart of Old Bhubaneswar is one such place. Standing on its
History isn't always about grand empires that last for millennia. Sometimes, the most fascinating stories are found in the spaces between—in the dynasties that rose from the mingling of two great powers. Imagine finding an ancient coin, not quite Persian, not quite Indian, but a beautiful blend