Fort Kochi’s quietude is a respite for those seeking to escape madding city crowds. What’s not to…
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Hometown Discoveries: Bengaluru and The Cities Within
To know Bengaluru through Noorain Ahmed’s eyes is to know the invisible cities within. It is…
Hometown Discoveries: Agra, Beyond the Taj
A tour guide for a quarter of a century, Prashant Jain grew up with the Taj…
Hometown Discoveries: That Sweet Calcutta Cacophony
“It’s all right if someone doesn’t like Calcutta, it has its flaws. But my love is…
Hometown Discoveries: A Historian’s Guide to Chennai’s Colonial Neighbourhood
When in Chennai, the ordinary joe might head to Marina Beach for the sunset, or visit…
Hometown Discoveries: An Avian Wonderland in Delhi
“If I don’t know what’s in my backyard, how will I know what’s out there in…
Hometown Discoveries: A Lifelong Resident’s Guide to North Goa
India has a coastline of over 7,500 kilometres, but ask anyone about their preferred beach destination…
Readers’ Responses: Hometown Discoveries in Indian Neighbourhoods
Ticking off trendy neighbourhood cafés or checking out the iconic hotspots of a destination might seem…
Mandu’s Sleepy Citadel Rises Again
For a town bookmarked with imperial grandeur, Mandu has enjoyed a low profile. But Mandu Festival,…
Street Joy: Chasing Mumbai’s Cool Cats
Moving to a new city can lead to all sorts of adventures. When I first shifted…
Delhi for History Geeks: The Time-Capsule Elegance of Teen Murti Bhavan
One step inside the grounds of Teen Murti Bhavan, and I’m already lost. Not the lost-in-awe…
Waiting for Tourists at the Taj Mahal
In mid-February this year, I was among hordes of other tourists who had flocked to Agra…