Pakoras: The Fritter That Became a Feeling

August 14, 2026
Long before it had a name in English, the pakora existed as pakvavata in Sanskrit texts, a compound word meaning simply “cooked lump.” Early traces appear in Sanskrit and Tamil Sangam literature: round cakes of lentil or vegetable fried in

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Pakoras: The Fritter That Became a Feeling

August 14, 2026
Long before it had a name in English, the pakora existed as pakvavata in Sanskrit texts, a compound word meaning simply “cooked lump.” Early traces appear in Sanskrit and Tamil Sangam literature: round cakes of lentil or vegetable fried in oil, described

Ajaypal Singh Banga – President of the World Bank

August 14, 2026
He was born Ajaypal Singh Banga in Khadki, in what was then Bombay State, the son of an army lieutenant-general whose postings moved the family across a young, restless India. He studied in Shimla, then Hyderabad, before economics at St. Stephen’s College

Atmantan, Mulshi: Where the Hills Do the Healing

August 14, 2026
Atmantan sits on a crystal hill in the Sahyadris, forty-two acres of green folded into the hills above Mulshi Lake, close enough to Pune to reach in under two hours, far enough to feel like another world entirely. The name itself is

Thimphu Tshechu – 21-23 September 2026

August 14, 2026
Centuries ago, Guru Rinpoche, revered as the Second Buddha, crossed into Bhutan and wove Buddhism into its mountains through sacred dance, subduing evil spirits and blessing the land with his teachings. In the 1670s, Gyalse Tenzin Rabgye, the fourth Desi of Bhutan,

Ganesh Chaturthi – 14 September 2026

August 14, 2026
Long ago, as the story goes, Goddess Parvati shaped a boy from turmeric paste and breathed him into being, setting him at her door as a guardian while she bathed. When Shiva returned and found his path blocked by a stranger, a

Janmashtami – 4 September 2026

August 14, 2026
More than five thousand years ago, in a prison cell in Mathura, the sky itself seemed to conspire with fate. Thunder rolled, rain fell in sheets, and the Yamuna swelled as if straining toward the child about to be born. At the

Ladakh To Launch India’s First High-Altitude Wildlife Safari

August 11, 2026
Ladakh is preparing to launch India’s first high-altitude wildlife safari, following approval from Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena for guided jeep safaris on snow leopard and birdwatching trails across the region. Modelled on safari operations at Kaziranga and Ranthambore, the initiative will
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Jon and I have just returned from a wonderful trip to India, arranged through the Flight Centre in the UK but obviously planned and delivered by Creative Travel.

I wanted to write and thank your entire team for their dedication and professionalism throughout the trip – they were there from the moment we landed until the moment we left and looked after us every step of the way.

Two people deserve a special mention: Mr Abhishek Kumar Tiwari, your Guest Ambassador in Delhi, who (among other things) initially welcomed us at the airport and subsequently helped us to navigate the chaos of Delhi train station, both on our departure to Agra and arrival from Jaipur a few days later; and our driver, Mr Gurvinder Singh, who was wonderful. We felt totally safe with him behind the wheel and he ensured we never wanted for anything – bottled water, riding comfort, temperature, etc. He was excellent company on the long journeys around the Golden Triangle and he went above and beyond the call of duty to take us on additional excursions (such as a theatre performance in Agra) that were not on the original itinerary.

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We arrived from New York on October 7th and we departed today. I am writing to commend your staff for their excellent services. My wife and I had a wonderful time in India. Your staff was very professional, courteous, knowledgeable and friendly. In particular, I would like to express our deep appreciation to Mr. Manoj Mehta, Ashok the driver and Tajudeen the tour guide. Their exemplary professionalism was very much appreciated.

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