I’ve spent more than a third of my life in Hyderabad and consider it my spiritual hometown. Some of my happiest years were spent there—I am talking real cozy with my Grandmother, Mom and Uncle. Part of my schooling and college years were here, and later, a good part of my working career. I just love the twin cities! Naturally, I grab any excuse to visit—and I am always wishing that any out-of-town trip would automatically be Hyderabad. Sigh. If…
One of the greatest things I love about travel is slowing down, looking around, observing and allowing time to control me. The interaction that comes with this experience is precious. Sometimes,…
It was a dark and stormy night. Okay not night, but late evening. There was a massive storm raging. It uprooted trees, took down buildings and caused havoc. Traffic was severely…
During my trip to Ranchi last year, I visited the Hundru Falls (yes, post coming up). On the way back from the gorgeous waterfalls after a lovely morning, I saw a…
Every summer we try and plan a holiday. Of course, we shortlist places and then go crazy trying to zero in on one or two, or sometimes three. I have this…
Yes, you heard that right. No, Monkey Business isn’t a metaphor for something. It is actually about monkeys! I was sorting out my photos when I realized I had way more…
I saw this tree on the way to the “natural arch” or “sila thoranam” in Tirupati. I found her–has to be a she, right?–intriguing. Apparently she has been around for longer…
