Creative Travel Blogs

Amrita Sher-Gil: Rebel with a canvas

Often hailed as India’s Frida Kahlo, Amrita Sher-Gil was revolutionary in modern Indian art. Born in Budapest in 1913 to a Sikh father and a Hungarian mother, she existed at the cusp of two worlds. It was this confluence that shaped her
April 14, 2025

Lassi, the timeless cooler for Indian summers

This ubiquitous drink is served in terracotta Kulhads or tall steel tumblers nationwide. Lassi is India’s most beloved summer elixir…frothy, creamy, and deeply comforting. A blend of curd, water, and a swirl of tradition heralds a moment of pause in a searing
April 14, 2025

The many names of the new year in India

In India, the New Year isn’t a single midnight countdown. It doesn’t arrive with party hats and champagne flutes. It comes gently, like a hush before dawn, like a breeze rustling through temple bells. It arrives in different seasons, under different skies,
April 14, 2025

Akasa Air spreads its wings to Abu Dhabi

Akasa Air has expanded its global footprint by launching non-stop flights between Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, and Abu Dhabi, strengthening air connectivity between India and the UAE. The new routes mark Akasa’s entry into the UAE capital and are part of its broader international
April 14, 2025

Thrissur Pooram ( 6 May)

Thrissur Pooram, held every May in Kerala, is one of India’s most dazzling temple festivals. It celebrates the annual gathering of deities from nearby temples to the Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur — a tradition started by Maharaja Rama Varma in the 18th
April 14, 2025
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