The Gateway of India might be the most prominent landmark of Mumbai but when it comes to school kids, It is the Old Woman’s Shoe. It is there on the picnic itinerary of every school. The most common name in local language is “Mhatari Cha Boot”. Other name is “Joota Ghar”. There are a number…
The historic city of Pune is a confluence of several food cultures. Where else will you find that one section of the people absolutely love spicy food and another do want anything spicy. The onslaught of fancy food restaurants in cities and towns means that mostly we have to be eating mechanically prepared and served…
Opened in 2013 on an area of 400,000 square feet, DLF Cyber Hub has cafes, restaurants and pubs. The right destination for a foodie. Since it opened up, all the top restaurant chains have lined up to setup shop. Next year DLF Cyber Hub will complete ten years in existence. It has withstood the test…
Just a throw away distance from the Matunga suburban railway station is the tiny eatery which serves South Indian food. Established in 1939, this place opens up at 5 am sharp and from them on it is mostly crowded. It can be arguably said as the most popular restaurant serving South Indian dishes. But what…
There is so much history in Parel located in Central Mumbai and with this nostalgia comes good food. There is one inverted pizza shaped city block which is outlined with a string of ultra famous restaurants. Those kind where you will see people patiently waiting in a queue during meal times. One more thing which…
Did you know that there was an epic battle between Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva. It was a battle of galactic proportions which is how the city of Tezpur got its name. Location of Agnigarh Agnigarh is a small hillock located in Tezpur, Assam on the banks of river Bramhaputra. Marked correctly on Google Maps,…
Indians were quick to accept one person dancing and the other filming with a smartphone. First it was for TikTok and now for Reels. But my 7 years of street photography in Delhi, a person with a DSLR won’t be left alone. People walk up to me and ask, are you here on behalf of…
Those who have a garden would be familiar with the insect family. Butterflies, dragonfly, crickets, hoppers and so on. One familiar face of gardens are the insects of stinging variety, bees, wasps and hornets. Bees, Wasps & Hornets Bees are smaller in size and usually harmless. They are super pollinators and hard working. You will…
When cocoa butter is extracted from liquified form of roasted cocoa beans what is left is dry cocoa solids which is known as cocoa powder. White chocolate is all cocoa butter without the powder while dark chocolate is equal mix of both cocoa butter and cocoa powder. The journey of chocolate from the beans to…
Eurasian Hoopoe is a common bird widely found across the length and breath of India. It is seen in daytime hunting insects in the ground with its beak. They are a distinctive bird species with a crown of feathers on the head and a long curved beak. Types and habitat There are three species of…
Every growing cosmopolitan city slowly loses its historic roots. Old eateries slowly vanish from the scene replaced by bland urbanised food. Restaurant menus look the same and sometimes taste the same too. Kuremal Mohanlal Kulfiwale is breaking this trend in Delhi. Location of Kuremals Kulfi, Hauz Khas The tale of two brothers Kuremals Kulfi is…
Each state and region has its own culture of thali. If you have been to Pune, you will remember those frugal old styled khanavals which have variations of thali on the menu. Their concept is simple, serve lunch or dinner during the respective meal time. Lack of a menu means the restaurant knows what customers…
Toads are huge and lazy. They have short legs which make them clumsy. Lets have a look at these beautiful creatures. Today we have the Common Asian Toad and some dark light photography with artificial lights. But before we go further lets discuss the difference between a frog and toad. Differences between frog and toad…
We Indians love our Maggi, cooking in all sorts of experiments. Ever since Julius Maggi introduced factory made food in Switzerland in 1886, world has never been the same. Maggi came to India in 1983, the same year we lifted the Cricket World Cup. It quickly became the most popular food in India. Though it…
Late night photography on Delhi roads is all about Sodium Vapour lights and asphalt. Sparse and fast moving traffic means you can capture light trails against the inky blackness of the city at night. We begin from INA, the start point of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Setu or Barapullah flyover. This elevated expressway takes you…
Delhi is an ancient city dating back to the times of Mahabharata. Since then, several kings and dynasties have made Delhi their capital. Scores of monuments and forts bring large number of tourists. There is a regular tourist circuit which includes places like India Gate, Red Fort, Qutub Minar and so on. However there are…
Air Force Museum is relatively unknown to scores of people staying in and around Delhi. It does not figure on the regular tourist circuit who come to the capital for Delhi Darshan. First there is, who wants to visit a museum. Plus the location of this place is on a limb. If you ever have…
In the middle of a posh residential area in Model Town is a spectacular lake. Roughly rectangular in shape with an island in between, this lake is like an oasis in the middle of nowhere. It has boating facilities and a walking track. There are places to sit and admire the view. Conservation efforts by…
New Delhi Railway Station is one of the largest railway station in terms of revenue, number of trains passing through and passenger handling. It is in the middle of a most congested locations in India and yet thanks to Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, the cleanest railway station in the country. Location and other info New Delhi…
Those who know about Coronation Park have some idea about its historical importance. There were events which set in motion, 143 years back which affected the entire Indian subcontinent. But as time goes by, the significance of this place will get lost to history. Three durbars were held here by the British, first on Jan…