In the heart of the lush green forests of West Bengal, in a region fondly called 'Jangalmahal', stands a magnificent structure that seems to have captured time within its walls. The Jhargram Raj Bari is not just a palace; it's a living storybook. Every corridor whispers
Have you ever stood on a misty hilltop in Assam and felt the ancient stories whispering through the trees? That's the feeling the Karbi language evokes. It's more than just a way to speak; it's the very heartbeat of the Karbi people, a beautiful
There are some voices that donât just sing; they tell the story of a land, its people, and its soul. For Assam, that voice belongs to Dr. Bhupen Hazarika. Itâs a voice that feels like the mighty Brahmaputra river itselfâvast, deep, and carrying the emotions of an
Imagine standing on a Himalayan hilltop, the crisp mountain air filling your lungs, and your eyes gazing upon the magnificent snow-capped peaks of Kanchenjunga. In this moment of pure stillness, you hear the faint, rhythmic chanting of monks and the gentle flutter of prayer flags. This isn't a
There are places you visit, and then there are places that you feel. Places where the walls whisper tales of a bygone era, and the air itself seems thick with history. My recent visit to the Jhargram Raj Palace felt exactly like thatânot just a weekend getaway, but a
There's a certain fragrance that takes many of us back to our childhood homes â the gentle, earthy scent of Tulsi leaves mingling with the morning air. I remember my grandmother, every single day without fail, lighting a small diya near the Tulsi plant in our courtyard. It wasn&
Some places in our country just feel different, don't they? The moment you step into them, the air seems to hum with a quiet energy, a mix of history, faith, and stories whispered through generations. In the heart of Assam, nestled amidst lush greenery, lies a town called
There's a certain magic in the soil of Bengal, a silent poetry that the local artisans, or karigars, have known for centuries. I often think about this when I look at a Bankura horse. Itâs not just a clay figure; it stands with such a proud, graceful
Some places in our country hold stories so ancient, they feel like a dream. Standing on the banks of the Phulki River in Gujarat, near a mound locals call Bibi-no-Timbo, you can almost hear the echoes of a bustling past. This is Kuntasi, not just a ruin, but a powerful