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BBC Travel
Dosa: India's wholesome fast-food obsession
While South Indians have eaten this go-to breakfast food for thousands of years, it has evolved into a fast food item to be eaten at just about any time, day and night.
National Geographic Traveller Food (UK)
Contribution in the cover story on breakfasts from around the world
Smithsonian Magazine
How microbiologists craft stunning art using pathogens
Scientists mix microorganisms with agar, a jelly-like substance from seaweed, to create amazing illustrations in petri dishes
South China Morning post
Some of the fragile murals in the Ajanta caves in western India are thousands of years old – and photographs of them have just been added to an archive deep in the Arctic
The Guardian
Making waves: the hit Indian island radio station leading climate conversations
With its unique blend of gossip, jokes and songs mixed with serious global issues, Kadal Osai has built a devoted audience
BBC Future
The world's fastest-growing source of food
The green fronds that grow along much of India's shoreline have large potential as a sustainable food source, while helping to fight climate change.
BBC Travel
Owing to its nativity, perennial abundance and affordability, the banana is India’s go-to fruit for nearly every occasion and is deeply woven into the country’s cultural fabric.
SilverKris
THE SQ | NEIGHBOURHOOD SPOTLIGHT
A four-page feature on the Lodhi neighbourhood of India's capital, Delhi.
The Guardian
Food to go? Covid threatens Hyderabad's famous street food carts
Despite government loans and staff trickling back to work, the pandemic has made survival precarious for the city’s vendors
Atlas Obscura
At This Banana Farm, the Bunches Grow in 430 Shapes and Sizes
India’s “plantain man” has traveled widely to build a collection of unusual varieties.
Adventure.com
Can India’s sacred instrument save itself from extinction?
Even before the pandemic, the gigantic, gorgeous, hand-made Saraswati veenas of Southern India were at risk of extinction. I explore how this centuries-old instrument, and the craftspeople who make it, are trying to adapt with the times.
Whetstone Magazine
Vetiver's super blades of green are rooted in India
The grass has cultural and historical significance in India, apart from being extensively used in south-Indian cuisine
TripSavvy
The Complete Guide to Dharamshala, India
Dharamshala is a picturesque hill town in the lap of the Dhauladhar range. It is more of a laid-back and calm destination to spend a long weekend. Plan your trip to Dharamshala with this comprehensive guide.
Travel and Leisure (India)
Look Beyond Biryani & Dig Into These 4 Deccan Dishes Of Hyderabad, Instead
A list of four iconic dishes of Hyderabad and the best places to enjoy them in the city
The Hindu BusinessLine
The three Nusa islands, off the shore of Bali in Indonesia, bring you up close with beauty — of nature and people
Discover India
Sangam, meaning ‘confluence’ in the Tamil language, brought together poets and scholars of ancient southern India, known as Tamilakkam. It heralded prosperous times for Tamil literature and arts, some of which have been chiselled across temples of the Sangam land
Architectural Digest India
Architectural Digest India
Check out these luxury heritage properties that are just 450 kms away from Delhi
Looking for the perfect place to head to, for the long weekend? Here are six luxurious heritage resorts that fall within the 450 km radius of Delhi
National Geographic Traveller India
Fine Art, Finer Air In Himachal’s Gunehar
A hamlet full of warm locals, lush forests and artsy vibes.
BBC Tamil
2000 ஆண்டுகள் பழமையான தோசை, சர்வதேச அளவில் பிரபலமானது எப்படி?
My BBC Travel write-up on Dosa was translated into the south-Indian language, Tamil and supplemented with a YouTube video.
BBC Tamil
வாழைப்பழத்தின் இந்த எளிய கதை உங்களுக்கு தெரியுமா?
My BBC Travel article on the cultural and historical significance of banana, was translated into the south-Indian language, Tamil, and supplemented with a YouTube video.
BBC Telugu
Dosa: కర్ణాటక.. తమిళనాడు.. దక్షిణాది ప్రజల ఇష్టమైన టిఫిన్ దోశకు పుట్టినిల్లు ఏది
My BBC Travel article on the cultural and historical significance of dosa, was translated into the south-Indian language, Telugu, and supplemented with a YouTube video.
BBC Telugu
అరటి పళ్లు: భారతీయులు పవిత్రంగా భావించే కదళీ ఫలాలు విదేశాలకు ఎలా వెళ్లాయి?
My BBC Travel article on the cultural and historical significance of banana, was translated into the south-Indian language, Telugu, and supplemented with a YouTube video.
SilverKris
6 architectural marvels to visit in South India
From ancient architecture to contemporary builds, the gorgeously designed spaces of South India showcase its storied past
Vistara
The vanishing strokes of Cheriyal
Svelte strokes, vibrant palette, intense red background and an earthy Indian ethos coming together on an organic canvas has always been the hallmark of Cheriyal scroll paintings.
Architectural Digest India
Tucked away in the pristine South Gola Range near Nainital in Uttarakhand, Parvada is a picturesque hamlet that offers respite from the summer heat
Architectural Digest India
These retreats have an array of treatments and facilities that not only leave you feeling rejuvenated but also soulfully satisfied
Hindustan Times
The sanctified island rock of Lord Shiva at Omkareshwar
Situated on the banks of the westward flowing Narmada-holiest of the five rivers, 78 km away from the cleanest city in India, Indore, Omkareshwar is a sacred town in Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh.
The Hindu
Cocooned amidst the Shivalik ranges, this town with its past glory and modern engineering marvel waits to be discovered
OnManorama
On Tamil Sangam trail across Thailand...
Thailand is a multicultural country with unique practices and, as in India, temples dot the land. But, it isn’t widely known that there is a huge South-Indian Tamil influence and presence too in Thailand's cultural renditions, festivities and rituals. Come along as we unravel them.
Manorama
Sita Eliya: The land blessed by Sita's divinity in Sri Lanka...
Situated just a stone’s throw away from Dhanushkodi in Tamil Nadu, and dubbed the Serendib in Arabic and Ceylon by the colonists, Sri Lanka is a gem of a destination that remains vastly unexplored....
OnManorama
Dakhni delicacies beyond the biryani...
Hyderabad is synonymous with pearls, Charminar and, of course, the eponymous Biryani. However, this erstwhile Nizam stronghold has more to it when it comes to gastronomy. Let us get to know some know some exquisite vegetarian Dakhni delights which are rare to procure and indulge...
Sakal Times
Here are five recommendations for a varied Thailand experience to indulge
The New Indian Express
Inundated with yellow mustard plants and blooming sunflowers and flanked by the Aravallis, Alwar is a rich repository of Rajput architecture and flamboyance.
Sakal Times
Vivacious splash of Dakhni colours
Street art need not always be associated with social messages and contemporary art. That, it may also help in the revival of traditional art forms is what I realised on my recent trip to Hyderabad. Come with me as I discover the bohemian side of this Deccan capital...
India & You
Sacred Realms of Golden Sands
( Both Print & Digital )
Well-known around the world for its palaces, forts and sand dunes, Rajasthan is also home to some of the most important pilgrimage centres for various religions. Come discover one.
TripSavvy
The Top 10 Things to Do in Dalhousie, India
Although overshadowed by the more popular hill stations of Dharamshala, and Shimla, this town has retained much of its colonial charm, and offers many attractions and breathtaking landscapes for a long weekend outing. Here are the top things to do on your next trip to Dalhousie.
The New Indian Express
Nut crafter of Alibaug: A factory technician, who fashions art objects out of coconut waste
He has converted its first floor into an art gallery called Ashirwad Kala Dalan, which contains over 400 artefacts.
The New Indian Express
Peninsula of Belief and Beauty
Jaffna, the Sri Lankan city in context here, is just 85 km away from Dhanushkodi in Tamil Nadu, which should be on your travel bucket list this season.
Hidden Compass
Stolen heritage, recovered artifacts, and sacred rituals from antiquity — an improbable amalgam of forces meld together in this Quest of mine.
NYTimes Style Magazine (TAustralia)
The Indian Embroidery Atelier Whose Inheritance Is Intricacy
Globally, a Chennai-based atelier[a collab venture between its craftspeople& a Parisian couture house]has been making waves.
Hakai Magazine
From Fish Waste to Community Wealth
A grassroots project in India is turning fish guts that once polluted beaches into a useful commodity.
The National UAE
Sri Lanka's musical tuk-tuks blare Beethoven as they deliver fresh bread
Known as choon paan, the vehicles deliver baked goods while playing everything from classical music to Tamil tunes
The New Indian Express
Out of the Blue: Romanticising the island off the coast of Mauritius
Flat Island, off the north coast of Mauritius, is a place of untapped natural beauty with emerald water, white sands and rare butterflies
The New Indian Express
On the Ponniyin Trail: Here are the five places that tread the path of the Cholas in Sri Lanka
Filmmaker Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan I or PS1 brings to life Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka’s stupas, lush forests and lotus-filled ponds.
The National UAE
One kothu roti at a time: how Sri Lanka’s Hela Bojun Hala eateries empower women
The low-cost roadside restaurants are run by local ladies who serve up delicious and nutritious dishes in a jiffy
The National UAE
Inside India's Orient Express: the restaurant loved by Amitabh Bachchan and Virat Kohli
The spot inside Taj Palace New Delhi is reminiscent of a bygone era — yet wears its legacy with pride
The National UAE
Tigers, ancient temples and haunted forts: the little-known treasures of Sariska
Even if you don't spot any of the rare felines, there's still plenty to do and see in this corner of Rajasthan
OnManorama
Parvada Bungalows in Uttarakhand is the brain child of this gritty lady from Chennai
At the helm of this welcome change across the rural landscape of Uttarakhand, is a lady hailing from...
OnManorama
The sacred Indian hues of Mauritius...
Situated just a few hundred kilometres from the fourth largest island in the world, Madagascar, and located off the southeastern coast of Africa, Mauritius is a gem of a cultural destination
Sawasdee Thai Airways
TripSavvy
The Top 15 Things to Do in Jammu, India
Jammu, the winter capital of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, is the gateway to the revered Vaishno Devi cave temple and the pristine but conflicted Kashmir Valley.
Nature Medicine
How to be a good science communicator
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the public have turned to scientists and doctors for vital information. But science communication is a skill in itself, so we asked the experts to share their tips.
National Geographic
Searching for traces of the ancient Chola dynasty
One of the world’s most remarkable—and little known—empires comes to life in south India with new heritage tours.
SilverKris (in-flight magazine of Singapore Airlines)
Experience the grandeur of South India’s Chola Dynasty on the Ponniyin Selvan trail
UNESCO-designated temples, lush islands and ancient bridges offer a dazzling perspective on Tamil Nadu’s most powerful ancient kingdom
Travel+Leisure India and South Asia
On a week long road journey across Mauritius, I encountered littoral villages, charming national parks, and remnants of the great Indian migration. And, here is a first hand account of this paradisiacal island.
Vistara
The Most Flavourful Dishes From Mauritius That Are Inspired By India
With its migrant-inspired cuisine, omnipresent earthy flavours, and giddy aromas, Mauritius offers a delectable slice of the Indian Ocean’s multicultural history
Nature Medicine
India’s social health activists are tackling cancer in rural communities
They focus on primary health and disease prevention through behavioral change, while building trust with the local community.
The British Medical Journal (BMJ)
Boat clinics of northeast India: bridging health inequities in rural areas
Reported story on the floating clinics, which are bringing medical services to the doorsteps of the marginalised inhabiting Assam’s riverine islands