Saree, also known as “Sari,” is a popular item now, yet it was once just a modest drape worn by ladies thousands of years ago. The Indus Valley Civilization, which flourished in northwestern India between 2800 and 1800 BC, is where the drape or clothing like the sari first appeared. The length, which is typically …
Surfing is usually associated with warm ocean beaches like those found in the U.S. states of Hawaii and California, and countries such as Australia. It’s a surface water sport in which an individual, a surfer (or two in tandem surfing), uses a board to ride on the forward section, or face, of a moving wave …
Indian Open of Surfing – Karnataka Surfing Festival Read More »
India’s romance with coffee goes back nearly 400 years when a Moslem pilgrim, Baba Budan, is credited with secretly bringing back seven coffee seeds from a pilgrimage to the holy land! He is said to have planted these near his mountain cave in Chikmagalur and now considered the cradle of Indian coffee. Commercial cultivation of …
A story from seed to cup – A tale of Indian Coffees Read More »
Birding is a hobby enjoyed by most people, it is the observation of birds in their natural habitats. These serine creatures soaring in the eternal sky play an essential role in the functioning of the world’s ecosystems, in a way that directly impacts human health, economy and food production – as well as millions of …
Jog Falls, created by the Sharavathi River, is the second-highest plunge waterfall in India, located near Sagara, Shivamogga District of Karnataka state. The Sharavati River makes a spectacular drop of 830 ft to create the highest untiered waterfall in India and one among the highest falls in Asia.There are approximately 1400 steps built to reach …
At the confluence of the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a union territory of India made up of 572 islands, 37 of which are inhabited. The territory is located about 150 km (93 mi) north of Aceh in Indonesia and is divided from Thailand and Myanmar by …
Art is not the possession of the few who are recognized writers, painters, musicians; it is the authentic expression of any and all individuality. Those who have the gift of creative expression in unusually large measure disclose the meaning of the individuality of others to those others. In participating in the work of art, they …
Sathya Sankaran Computer Science Graduate has been appointed the new Bicycle Mayor in Bangalore. An avid cyclist and civic activist, he has worked on building a cycling community in the city by organizing campaigns such as Cycle Day and policy interventions like Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority and Non-Motorised Transport policy. Making office commutes of up …
Leh one of the most sought after and popular destination among tourist is steeped in beauty and wonder in an ancient abode of Buddhism. Ladakh is a rustic and breathtakingly gorgeous tourist destination, located in the great Himalayas. It is a riot of intricate murals and red robed monks. The region’s exuberance and charm are …
A Gateway to Peace – Thiksey & Hemis Monasteries | Leh Ladakh Read More »
Ganesh Chaturthi is a beautiful festival but unfortunately, over time, public celebrations have become more lavish: Ganesh idols that were once constructed of earthy clay are now built using the less expensive – and less biodegradable – Plaster of Paris. Harmless vegetable dyes have similarly given way to more vivid – and more toxic – …
