Here’s a question: What do you do when you receive an email informing you that you’ve been shortlisted for an experiential activity where you are given some pocket money to go explore your city, free overnight stay at an OYO rooms premium hotel and complimentary breakfast in return for an honest…
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Summer is here and so is vacation time! My son has a few days before he gets busy again. As we busily discuss vacation plans, we’re shortlisting destinations. My folks are teasing me about how I’d visit Hyderabad no matter what the weather. If you are wondering why, it is because…
As we sail through the last week of February and are gearing up for exam-month in March, I can’t help feeling excited when I think of the vacation months afterwards. Okay, so this year will have fewer summer vacation days since my son will be busy with various entrance tests, nevertheless…
I know I promised to take you along on a window shopping trip around my local market a couple of weeks ago! And here I am, to do just that. (Mel, I am looking at you, c’mon, let’s go!) Oh, don’t hesitate to buy something, if you want! I am only…
Recently, I discovered that booking bus tickets online can be more rewarding. There used to be a time when, if we made travel plans, we had to actually set aside time to go to the ticket counter to book our tickets. We often traveled by bus as it was more convenient.…
Our area is always a pleasure to walk around. We find all sorts of interesting things to see. Last week, I walked to the lab for my tests and on the way, was stunned to see lots of massive Ganesha idols. Left overs from the festival we had in September. I…
Ghati Subramanya is an ancient Hindu temple on the outskirts of Bangalore near Tubagere, Doddaballapura. It is 60 km from the city and is a popular pilgrimage centre besides being a rather perfect getaway for the weekend. Almost ten years ago, we visited this temple en route from the Nandi Hills,…