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The Lodge at Wah, Palampur: Luxe tea garden getaway

Set within a sprawling tea estate in the scenic Kangra Valley, The Lodge at Wah is an exclusive retreat that draws on the region’s rich cultural and architectural traditions. Designed as a natural, eco-friendly home, the lodge’s Himachali architecture is crafted from
August 22, 2024

Science, spirituality and the Sun

The Sun has been celebrated as a symbol of divine power across cultures and civilisations. Ancient Egyptians revered the Sun God Ra, Greeks and Romans honoured Helios and Sol Invictus, while Aztecs performed elaborate rituals for Huitzilopochtli. In ancient India, the
August 22, 2024

Monsoon Musings: Song, Dance and Petrichor

Have you experienced an Indian summer? It can be merciless, stifling, even oppressive. The world seems to melt under the scorching sun, streets turn into a furnace and tempers flare. Conversations centre around soaring temperatures and the possibility of rain. Fortunately, the
July 10, 2024